Senior Advanced Space Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$142,696–$158,303 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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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 Advanced Space Systems Engineer at GD Mission Systems in Chantilly, VA, you will join a team dedicated to designing and testing complex space-based systems. Your daily responsibilities include requirements analysis, system design, integration, and validation of software and hardware components for digital signal processing algorithms used in space payloads. You will work on developing and implementing DSP techniques such as Detection & Estimation Theory and Random Processes Analysis, using tools like MATLAB and MagicDraw. The role requires experience with Python, SmallSats, CubeSats, and Agile development methodologies, along with a background in electrical or systems engineering focused on communications or digital signal processing. This position demands a TS/SCI clearance and involves working on large-scale space projects that require meticulous attention to detail and technical expertise.

Skills

Python SmallSats CubeSats Hardware Integration DevOps CI/CD Digital Engineering MBSE SySML MagicDraw Cameo Radar Processing DSP RF Effects Monte Carlo Analysis Phased Array Beam Forming MATLAB Detection & Estimation Theory Random Processes Analysis Communications and Information Theory

What you'll do

  • Analyze and design complex space-based systems integrating software, hardware, and reliability.
  • Develop digital signal processing algorithms for statistical analysis of signal parameters using advanced theories.
  • Conduct system integration and test (verification) to ensure all elements interface correctly.
  • Perform trade studies and cost-benefit analyses for mission and functional requirements.
  • Utilize MATLAB and related toolboxes for DSP development in radar processing and RF effects mitigation.
  • Experience with SmallSats, CubeSats, and hardware prototype development including FlatSat integration.

What we're looking for

  • TS/SCI 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 FlatSat experience
  • Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering focus on communications/digital signal processing
  • Experience with Agile hardware/software/firmware development and DevOps
  • Knowledge of Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

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