Space Force MUOS RF System Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Space Force MUOS Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) engineer in the Space, Cyber & Intelligence Systems business area, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for defining, developing, testing and sustaining specialized solutions that are used by our warfighters worldwide on patrol in hostile environments, whether urban, canyon, mountains, or jungles – or even the Arctic Circle. The system provides a familiar cellular phone-like service, allowing forces on the ground to communicate directly with others at higher levels of quality and much greater capacity than available through the current system. Not only do we maintain the current live system, but you will help add new capabilities, enhancements and replace end of life components.

To: We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

Develop and document system architectures, behavioral descriptions and interfaces

Define and review system requirements and requirement verification test plans

Design, development, integration and test of radio frequency (RF) telecommunication systems

Satellite communication (SATCOM) principles and communication types

Compliance with industry standards and safety regulations

Link budgets and propagation models

Integrated telemetry, tracking and commanding (TT&C) hardware and software

Engineering tools and techniques to optimize system performance

Use of RF test equipment to verify system performance

Experience with ground station Earth Terminal structures

Antenna control system design

Electro-mechanical systems

What sets you apart:

Ability to lead the systems engineering integration and test process

Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways

Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success

Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements

Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Our Commitment to You:

An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development

Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security

Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)

Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:This position must be fully on-site or at least three days on-site and two days working from home.While on-site, you will be a part of the MUOS team located in Scottdale, Arizona.

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $115,674.00 - USD $128,325.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans