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Traffic Modeling System Engineer for Missile Tracking (Space Force) (Sign-On Bonus Available)

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)Scottsdale, AZFull-timeUSD $118,519.00 - USD $128,241.00 per year

This engineer will help build and improve ground operational capabilities for the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. The work involves translating system requirements into models of satellite-to-ground data flows, supporting planned and rapid-response satellite scheduling, and evaluating tracking data to confirm model performance. The position is part of a cross-functional team responsible for developing, integrating, testing, maintaining, and supporting mission ground infrastructure. It may also involve applying AI, cloud technologies, sensor fusion, and image-processing methods to enhance system capabilities. This opportunity suits an experienced systems engineer with communications or satellite-network modeling expertise who can qualify for highly classified defense work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or a related STEM field, with 5+ years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree with 3+ yearsActive DoD Top Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret clearance with polygraphU.S. citizenshipExperience modeling communications data across satellite constellations and ground networksKnowledge of satellite-to-ground RF protocols, packet prioritization, routing, or traffic modelingMissile tracking, satellite-service scheduling, cloud, sensor fusion, or image-processing experience preferred
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