Senior System Engineer

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 Master's 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 practices Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Security and Compliance:
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices Familiarity 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.

What to Expect:

• 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 hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Resources:

• To apply, send a resume to resumes@moseleytechnical.com
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• For more information about Moseley, visit About Us

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. 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."