Senior Advanced Systems Engineer

Acara Solution and our client in Scottsdale, AZ have a contract to direct hire position available.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Business Area: Space, Cyber & Intelligence Systems

Job Summary: As a Systems Engineer for the SDA GMI program, you will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for developing and deploying advanced ground operational systems. You will engage in the design and implementation of critical systems, with a focus on satellite communications, ground operations, and network design. This role requires a solid foundation in systems engineering principles, satellite communications, and software interface definitions.

Key Qualifications:

• Satellite Communications: Experience with satellite communications, including constellation contact planning and ground operations.
• Networking Design: Expertise in network design, with a strong understanding of networking protocols.
• Software Subsystem Analysis: Experience in software functional analysis, interface definitions, and API development.
• Requirements Engineering: Experience with requirements analysis, definition, management, and system design across the system development lifecycle.
• Technical Analysis: Proficient in conducting technical analysis of system elements and evaluating COTS components, vendor products, and system specifications.
• Ground Operations: Experience in ground system operations, particularly in satellite constellations.

Responsibilities:

• Design and analyze network systems, with emphasis on operational systems supporting satellite communications.
• Perform functional analysis, performance assessments, and system design for software subsystems.
• Manage requirements and system elements throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with senior customer stakeholders to drive technical discussions and decision-making.
• Generate technical engineering products following industry standards and best practices.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Science, Engineering, or Mathematics.

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics
• Minimum 8 years of Satellite constellation contact planning experience
• Minimum 8 years of Ground operations experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Software functional analysis and interface definitions, including Application Programming Interface
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Research and analyzing data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine the feasibility of design or application

• Master's Degree
• Agile experience
• Satellite communications knowledge
• Ground to Satellite communication knowledge
• Ground operations experience
• 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

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a "U.S. Person," as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.