Senior Space Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $149,902–$166,298 / 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.

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As a Senior Space Systems Engineer at GD Mission Systems in San Jose, CA, you will join a team dedicated to designing and testing advanced systems for space-based applications. Your responsibilities include analyzing requirements, conducting trade studies, integrating hardware and software components, and performing system verification and validation tests. You will work on digital signal processing algorithms using techniques from Detection & Estimation Theory and Communications and Information Theory, with experience in MATLAB and Python essential. Familiarity with SmallSats, CubeSats development, and Agile methodologies is required, along with knowledge of Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering tools like MagicDraw or Cameo. This role involves hands-on hardware integration and testing for space payloads, making it ideal for candidates with a background in electrical engineering and digital signal processing.

Skills

Python SmallSats CubeSats Hardware Integration DevOps CI/CD Digital Engineering MBSE SySML MagicDraw Cameo Radar Processing MATLAB DSP Monte Carlo Analysis Phased Array Beam Forming

What you'll do

Analyze and design complex space-based systems integrating software and hardware.
Conduct requirements analysis, definition, management, and system integration testing.
Develop digital signal processing algorithms for statistical signal parameter measurements.
Perform trade studies, validation, and interface definition of system elements.
Utilize MATLAB for DSP with related toolboxes in radar processing and RF effects.

What we're looking for

TS/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship required
Experience with digital signal processing algorithm development
Background in Radar Processing, RF effects mitigation, Monte Carlo analysis
Hardware Prototype Development and Systems Integration experience
Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering focus on communications/digital signal processing
Experience with Agile hardware/software/firmware development methodologies
Knowledge of Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering tools

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