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Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected 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 work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: A s a systems engineer for the SDA GMI program, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing and deploying the state-of-the-art ground operational system. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Satellite communications knowledge Ground to Satellite communication knowledge Ground operations experience Learn more about the SDA Program - Featured Job Opportunities - SDA (gdmissionsystems.com) What sets you apart: Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others Our Commitment to You: An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits Additional REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS: Performs requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements under supervision of the lead systems engineer Performs technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements Performs customer requirements analysis, develops system requirements and defines allocations to lower levels (elements and components) Performs detailed technical analyses for a subsystem or system elements Develops and evaluates systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications May provide system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure all technical security features (e.g., identification, authentication, access control, labeling, and auditing) of the system are considered and function properly May develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems Participates in Modeling and Simulation Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle May provide leadership and/or direction to lower level employees Independently determines proposed approach to solutions Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects Plans and executes project tasks for activities described above Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions Designs a complete and complex framework, system or product Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses Regular contact with senior levels of internal working groups Contact with Deputy Program Managers Engineering (DPME) and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Coordinating external interfaces and ICDs Multi-level security domain expertise (and cross-domain) Quickly (with a more agile light-weight approach) decomposing requirements to a level that can avoid requirements bloat (and communicate/track impacts) People that may have a working relationship with related people from Iridium, SDA, Northrup, York, and Lockheed System-level networking person that can face off with the GFE WAN provider and coordinate detailed network design Someone that can understand what is in scope and what is out of scope and manage that complexity People with agile program experience Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site, OR Hybrid/Flex While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale location facility LI-Hybrid SDAGround SDAGroundIN This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. USD $139,189.00 - USD $154,412.00 /Yr. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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