Space Force - Sr Advanced Integration &Test Engineer - Referral Bonus Eligible

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 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

Make the world’s most advanced SDA O&I/GMI even smarter by supporting the SDA team as an PWSA Enterprise Level Engineer, GMI PWSA Enterprise description below:

 

The Ground Management and Integration (GMI) program is a part of the PWSA program and is a continuation of the Ground Segment work that General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is performing on the Tranche 1 (T1) Operations and Integration (O&I) program. 

Work on the PWSA program occurs at three levels: Enterprise, GS, and GMI.  The Enterprise level, comprises Ground Segment (GS), Space Segment (SS), and User Segment (which includes mission systems) work and is tranche agnostic.  The Ground Segment level, comprises our ground development and integration responsibilities such as SUPERNOVAs, NOVAs, ground entry points (GEP), and associated ground networks.  It started at T1 with the O&I program, carries on in T2 with the GMI program, and will continue in T3 and beyond.  The GMI level, is work on T2 SUPERNOVAs and T2 GEPS.

 

Learn more about the SDA Program - Featured Job Opportunities - SDA (gdmissionsystems.com)

 

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a systems/software I&T engineer for SDA O&I/GMI program, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing and deploying the state-of-the-art ground operational system.

 

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

• Satellite communications knowledge
• Ground to Satellite communication knowledge
• Ground operations experience

 

What sets you apart:

• Clear understanding of the software engineering concepts, principles, theories, software development process, and agile methodology
• Clear understanding of the software development process, with agile experience
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• 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

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Consistent high performer delivering outstanding results
• A succession candidate
• Extensive ability to oversee multiple functions
• Strategic / long term thinker in order to position GDMS for success in a changing environment
• Extensive ability to understand tactical components of the organization while assessing the strategic longer terms needs of the company
• Innovative thinker who embraces change as opportunity
• Works beyond the bounds of their own organization to collaborate and influence others

Additional REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Performs requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements under supervision of the lead systems engineer
• Performs technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements
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