Senior System Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ

This position can be fully remote/telework, fully on-site, or Hybrid.

Pay Estimated: $50-$57/Hour

Top Secret Clearance

Make the world’s most advanced SDA O&I/GMI even smarter by supporting the SDA team as a PWSA Enterprise Level Engineer. The Ground Management and Integration (GMI) program is part of the PWSA program. It continues the Ground Segment work underway on the Tranche 1 (T1) Operations and Integration (O&I) program.

Responsibilities:

• As a Systems Engineer for the SDA GMI program, you will be a key member of a cross-functional team responsible for developing and deploying state-of-the-art ground operational systems. Your contributions will be vital to the success and innovation of the program.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Masters degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Domain Knowledge:
  • Ground system design or scheduling knowledge
  • Tracking mission design knowledge
  • Satellite communications knowledge
  • Ground to satellite communication knowledge
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience with system/software design for cloud-based microservice architecture
  • Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
  • Familiarity with operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows)
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
• Systems Design and Integration:
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
  • Experience with systems design, integration, and validation
  • Proficiency in requirements analysis and system architecture design
• DevOps and Continuous Integration:
  • Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
  • Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Cloud and Infrastructure:
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Security and Compliance:
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
  • Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)

Preferred Technical Background:

• Systems Engineering:
  • Proficiency in systems engineering, decomposing requirements into architecture, internal and external interfaces, and design behavior
  • Experience with ground pre-planned or ad-hoc scheduling and situational awareness of satellites and payloads
  • Experience with tracking IR payload or ground mission data transport, handling, and analysis
  • Experience decomposing high-level space-ground systems design into ground software/systems design
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE):
  • Experience with MBSE methodologies and tools such as CAMEO or MagicDraw
• Programming and Tools Skills:
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, and MATLAB, including for software developer coordination, system analysis, prototype algorithm development, or modeling
• Cloud Computing:
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies and their application in system design and deployment
• DevOps and Automation:
  • Understanding of DevOps principles and practicesExperience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Security and Compliance:
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practicesFamiliarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Proficient in documenting system designs, configurations, and procedures)

This position can be fully remote/telework, fully on-site, or Hybrid.While on-site, you will be a part of the SDA program located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallspans of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Resources

• To apply, send a resume to: resumesmoseleytechnical.com
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• For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”