Space Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Salary: $95,384–$105,817 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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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The Space Systems Engineer joins the GD Mission Systems team to support the development of space-based systems featuring digital signal processing algorithms implemented in hardware and software. The role involves performing statistical analysis of signal parameter measurements using techniques from Detection and Estimation Theory, Random Processes Analysis, and Communications and Information Theory. Key responsibilities include hardware prototype development, FlatSat, hardware integration, and hardware-in-the-loop systems integration and test. Candidates should possess skills in MATLAB, Python, and experience with SmallSats or CubeSats. The position requires proficiency in requirements management, system modeling tools, and potentially MBSE, SySML, MagicDraw, or Cameo. This role addresses technical challenges in radar processing, mitigating RF effects, and phased array beamforming to ensure successful mission execution in space environments.

Skills

Digital Signal Processing Python MATLAB MBSE SysML MagicDraw Cameo CI/CD DevOps Agile Radar Processing Monte Carlo Analysis Hardware in-the-loop SmallSats CubeSats Phased Array Beam Forming

What you'll do

Develop digital signal processing algorithms for space-based hardware and software systems.
Perform statistical analysis of signal parameter measurements using Detection and Estimation Theory.
Manage system requirements and utilize system modeling tools like MBSE, SysML, or MagicDraw.
Execute hardware prototype development, including FlatSat and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) integrations.
Conduct Monte Carlo analysis and Phased Array/Beam Forming for RF effect mitigation.
Support the design, development, and integration and test (I&T) of space payloads.
Implement Agile methodologies for hardware, software, and firmware development using DevOps and CI/CD.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance within a reasonable amount of time.
Bachelor's degree in Systems 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).
Experience with digital signal processing algorithm development for statistical analysis of signal parameter measurements (preferred).
Working knowledge of MATLAB for DSP, Radar Processing, Monte Carlo analysis, or Phased Array/Beam Forming (preferred).
Experience in Python, SmallSats/CubeSats, Hardware Prototype Development, MBSE, or Space Payloads Design (preferred).

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