Advanced Space Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Salary: $118,519–$131,482 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 422 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,924–$149,500 across 357 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Advanced Space Systems Engineer

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As an Advanced Space Systems Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Scottsdale, AZ, you will join a team of experienced professionals dedicated to developing cutting-edge space systems. Your primary responsibilities include analyzing and designing complex systems that integrate software and hardware for space-based applications, focusing on digital signal processing algorithms. You will perform tasks such as requirements analysis, system design, trade studies, and integration testing using tools like MATLAB and MagicDraw. Ideal candidates have experience with Python, SmallSats and CubeSats development, and Agile methodologies. This role requires a TS/SCI clearance and expertise in areas like Detection & Estimation Theory and Communications and Information Theory.

Skills

Python Agile DevOps CI/CD MBSE MagicDraw Cameo MATLAB DSP Random Processes Analysis Communications and Information Theory RF Effects Processing Phased Array Beam Forming SmallSats CubeSats FlatSat Hardware in-the-loop Systems Integration

What you'll do

Analyze and design advanced space systems to integrate software and hardware requirements.
Conduct trade studies, system integration, and validation tests for space-based systems.
Develop digital signal processing algorithms using Detection & Estimation Theory techniques.
Perform mission analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and risk assessment for system elements.
Implement hardware prototypes, FlatSats, and conduct Hardware in-the-loop Systems Integration.

What we're looking for

TS/SCI security clearance required, obtainable within a reasonable time frame.
Experience with digital signal processing algorithm development for space-based systems.
Background in Python and Agile hardware/software/firmware development methodologies.
Knowledge of MATLAB for DSP using related toolboxes and experience with SmallSats/CubeSats.
Proficiency in Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like MagicDraw/Cameo.

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