Space Force Missile Tracking Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on5707, North 79th Way, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85250, United States
About the Team
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high-technology solutions that enable customers to execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of over 12,000 professionals, we partner with industry leaders to expand the bounds of innovation in defense and scientific arenas. We value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency, fostering a high-performance culture where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
About the Role
As a Missile Tracking Systems Engineer for the US Space Force Space Development Agency (SDA) Ground, Management and Integration (GMI) program, you will be a key member of an elite, cross-functional team. Your mission is to develop and deploy state-of-the-art ground operational systems for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). You will drive the evolution, expansion, integration, testing, and maintenance of ground entry points, operations centers, and enterprise test capabilities.
In this role, you will decompose complex requirements into architecture and system designs, manage the scheduling and situational awareness of satellites and payloads, and analyze missile tracking data to rapidly disseminate critical information. You will also identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement. This is research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security.
Hiring Process & Application
Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required. This position requires a Department of Defense TOP SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance with Polygraph eligibility at the time of hire.
Workplace & Culture
This position offers a flexible work environment with a 9/80 schedule option (every other Friday off), provided the role is based in one of our SDA team locations: Huntsville, Alabama; Scottsdale, Arizona; Grand Forks, North Dakota; or Chantilly, Virginia. While on-site, you will collaborate directly with the SDA team. We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, and robust health and wellness programs.
Equal Opportunity
General Dynamics Mission Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
5707, North 79th Way, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85250, United States
Scottsdale, Arizona
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleSchedule and maintain situational awareness of satellites and payloads for missile tracking
- check_circleDesign and develop systems to solve complex problems using algorithms
- check_circleAssess and schedule satellite services to track missiles
- check_circleManage image processing including collection, handling, storage, and analysis
- check_circleDecompose requirements into architecture, interfaces, and system design behaviors
- check_circleDevelop and tune algorithms for specific mission parameters
- check_circleIdentify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
- check_circleAnalyze and fuse missile tracking data from satellites for ground processing and dissemination
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM field
- verified8+ years job-related experience OR Master's degree plus 6 years experience
- verifiedDepartment of Defense TOP SECRET security clearance with Polygraph eligibility
- verifiedU.S. citizenship
- verifiedRecent experience designing systems using algorithms
- verifiedRecent algorithm development and tuning for mission parameters
Nice to Have
Agile experience. Recent experience designing and developing systems that solve complex problems using algorithms. Recent algorithm development and tuning for specific mission parameters. Recent experience with missile tracking systems design and architecture, and sensor fusion techniques. Recent experience designing logic, assessing and scheduling satellite services to track missiles. Knowledge of cloud technologies and their application in system design and deployment. Experience with image processing (collection, handling, storing, and analysis).
Benefits & Perks
check_circle401k matchingcheck_circleFlex time offcheck_circlePaid parental leavecheck_circleHealthcare benefitsHealth and wellness programs
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Systems Engineering, Agile, Top Secret Security Clearance, Polygraph, Algorithm Development, Missile Tracking Systems, Sensor Fusion, Cloud Technologies, Image Processing.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM field required; Master's degree accepted as alternative to 8+ years experience.
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In this Space Force Missile Tracking Systems Engineer with Security Clearance at General Dynamics Mission Systems role, you will schedule and maintain situational awareness of satellites and payloads for missile tracking; design and develop systems to solve complex problems using algorithms; assess and schedule satellite services to track missiles; and manage image processing including collection, handling, storage, and analysis.
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General Dynamics Mission Systems is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM field; 8+ years job-related experience OR Master's degree plus 6 years experience; Department of Defense TOP SECRET security clearance with Polygraph eligibility; U.S. citizenship; Recent experience designing systems using algorithms; and Recent algorithm development and tuning for mission parameters.
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Space Force Missile Tracking Systems Engineer with Security Clearance at General Dynamics Mission Systems is based in 5707, North 79th Way, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85250, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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General Dynamics Mission Systems has listed this Space Force Missile Tracking Systems Engineer with Security Clearance role as hybrid.
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Space Force Missile Tracking Systems Engineer with Security Clearance at General Dynamics Mission Systems typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Space Force Missile Tracking Systems Engineer with Security Clearance at General Dynamics Mission Systems include Systems Engineering; Agile; Top Secret Security Clearance; Polygraph; Algorithm Development; Missile Tracking Systems; Sensor Fusion; and Cloud Technologies.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM field required; and Master's degree accepted as alternative to 8+ years experience.
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