Senior Advanced Space Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Salary: $142,696–$158,303 / 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 Advanced Space Systems Engineer at GD Mission Systems in Pittsburgh, PA, you will join a team dedicated to the design and development of complex space-based systems. Your primary responsibilities include requirements analysis, system design, integration, and testing, with a focus on digital signal processing algorithms for statistical analysis using techniques from Detection & Estimation Theory and Communications and Information Theory. You will work with MATLAB for DSP and have experience in Python, SmallSats, CubeSats development, and Agile hardware/software/firmware development methodologies. The role requires hands-on involvement in hardware prototype development, flat-sat integration, and systems testing, leveraging tools like MagicDraw/Cameo for model-based systems engineering. This position demands a TS/SCI clearance and expertise in space payloads design and I&T, contributing to the cutting-edge solutions that address critical defense needs at scale.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Analyze and design complex space systems integrating software, hardware, reliability, safety.
Develop digital signal processing algorithms for statistical analysis of signal parameters.
Conduct system integration and test (verification) for space-based systems.
Perform trade studies and interface definition studies of system elements.
Utilize MATLAB for DSP with related toolboxes in radar processing and RF effects mitigation.

What we're looking for

TS/SCI security clearance and US citizenship required
Experience with digital signal processing algorithm development for space-based systems
Background in Radar Processing, RF effects mitigation, Monte Carlo analysis, Phased Array/Beam Forming
Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for DSP using related toolboxes
Experience in SmallSats and CubeSats development, hardware integration, and testing
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD practices
Expertise in Space Payloads Design, Development or I&T

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