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Senior Advanced Systems Engineer
Job Description
Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Scottsdale, AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time | Remote, Hybrid, or On-Site
Pay Range: Competitive –based on experience
Perks & Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) with matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, employee resource and social groups, and more
About the Role
As a Satellite Systems Engineer supporting our client’s Space Force Golden Dome program, you will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for missile tracking and defense initiatives. This position allows you to contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced space and ground systems supporting national security missions.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct requirements analysis and decompose into physical, functional, and logical views
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Lead system-level architecture decomposition and interface definition
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Develop and analyze Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) to drive mission effectiveness, segment budgets, and system tradeoffs
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Perform probabilistic analysis for space/ground systems and manage associated workbooks
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Coordinate mission performance system design within an MBSE model
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Define and manage interface development based on mission-derived TPMs
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Support Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C) satellite-to-ground systems
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Drive Interface Control Document (ICD) development and coordination for space missions
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Collaborate with multiple customers to deliver common solutions
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Contribute to space mission design and architecture across sensing, communication, payload management, and mission data processing
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Lead system design change management, system threads, and CONOPs development
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Manage flight dynamics activities including collision avoidance, station keeping, orbit insertion, de-orbit, and LEOPs support
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Apply orbit determination methods and space-to-ground contact planning
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field
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8+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s degree plus 6 years)
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Agile development experience preferred
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U.S. Citizenship required
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Experience in MBSE and requirements management
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Familiarity with space/ground system architecture, flight dynamics, and TT&C systems
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Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and customers
Preferred Qualifications
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Proficiency with MBSE tools such as MagicDraw
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Familiarity with enterprise interfaces (gRPC, Kafka, REST, SNMP) and cloud architectures
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Knowledge of CCSDS protocol and IP networking
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Experience with OpenC3, Freeflyer, or Meridian
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Knowledge of RF and optical space communications
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Operational experience with space constellation systems
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Experience in anomaly support, constellation design, and automated workflows
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Prior MDA program experience
Additional Details
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Flexible work options: remote, hybrid, or on-site at Pittsburgh, PA or Scottsdale, AZ offices
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Applicants selected will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Why Join CPI?
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Exciting, research-driven projects with real-world impact
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Opportunities for continuous learning and career development
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Competitive perks and incentives tailored to each contract position
About Us:
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning talent solutions company connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries. Www.Cpijobs.Com
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.