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
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 the defense and scientific arenas. We value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency, fostering a culture where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
As a Missile Tracking Systems Engineer for the US Space Force Space Development Agency (SDA) Ground, Management and Integration (GMI) program, you will join an elite, cross-functional team dedicated to developing and deploying state-of-the-art ground operational systems for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).
In this role, you will drive the evolution, expansion, integration, testing, and maintenance of ground entry points, operations centers, and enterprise test capabilities. Your work will focus on decomposing complex requirements into system architectures and interfaces, while managing the situational awareness of satellites and payloads to track missiles. You will analyze and fuse missile tracking data provided by satellites for rapid processing and dissemination. Additionally, you will identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence for continuous improvement and innovation within the mission.
This position offers a research-oriented career path alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for national security. We offer a flexible work environment, including a 9/80 schedule option (every other Friday off) and competitive benefits.
The role is based in one of our SDA team locations: Huntsville, Alabama; Scottsdale, Arizona; Grand Forks, North Dakota; or Chantilly, Virginia. The position requires a minimum of three days onsite or fully onsite, depending on the specific location and project needs.
Due to the nature of the work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at the time of hire.
Interested candidates are invited to review the GDMS SDA GMI program details and apply directly. For more information on our culture and benefits, please visit gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits.
General Dynamics Mission Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Work model: Hybrid
5707, North 79th Way, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85250, United States
Scottsdale, Arizona
Agile experience, Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire, 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, recent experience with 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)
Skills: Systems Engineering, Agile, Security Clearance, Algorithm Development, Missile Tracking Systems, Sensor Fusion, Cloud Technologies, Image Processing.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field required; Master's degree accepted as alternative to 2+ years experience.
