Senior Advanced Systems Engineer - Tracking Systems Engineer with Security Clear

Senior Advanced Systems Engineer - Tracking Systems Engineer Location: Manassas, VA Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site, OR Hybrid/Flex Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems 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: Secret clearance, must be able to obtain a TS SCI ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: As a Senior Advanced Systems Engineer - Tracking Systems Engineer for the SDA 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: • Ground system design or scheduling knowledge • Tracking mission design knowledge • Satellite communications knowledge • Ground to Satellite communication knowledge • System/Software design for cloud-based microservice architecture Preferred Experience: Technical Background: • Systems Engineering: Proficiency in systems engineering, decomposing requirements into architecture, internal and external interfaces, design behavior with emphasis on: • Software/Systems engineering: Experience decomposing the high-level space-ground systems design into ground software/systems design. • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Experience with MBSE methodologies and tools such as, CAMEO or MagicDraw. • Programming and Tools Skills: Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, and MATLAB, including for software developer coordination, system analysis, prototype algorithm development, or modeling. • Cloud Computing: Knowledge of cloud technologies and their application in system design and deployment. • Simulation and Modeling: Background in simulation and modeling analysis with tools like STK, particularly in aerospace applications a plus Key responsibilities: • Collaborate with customers, mission partners, and other key stakeholders to translate requirements into robust system designs within a fast-moving timeline. • Decomposition of end-to-end system requirements into architecture, design, interfaces, and test cases • Coordination with developers and integration and test teams to ensure component development meet system mission needs. What sets you apart: • Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle • Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success • Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements • Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others