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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 join a cross-functional team developing advanced missile tracking and defense systems. This role will allow you to apply your expertise in space/ground systems architecture, MBSE, and flight dynamics to critical national security initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead requirements analysis, decomposition, and development of physical, functional, and logical architectures
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Define and manage system-level Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) to drive mission effectiveness, segment budgets, and system tradeoffs
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Perform architecture decomposition, interface definition, and ICD development and coordination
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Support space mission design and architecture across sensing, communication, payload management, and mission data processing
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Drive system design changes, system threads, and CONOPs development
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Perform flight dynamics management 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
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Coordinate design efforts across multiple customers and teams to achieve a common solution
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Collaborate on space constellation systems and mission operations 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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U.S. Citizenship required
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Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance
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Experience in requirements management, MBSE, and Agile development
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Familiarity with space/ground architecture, flight dynamics, and satellite TT&C systems
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Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-company and customer engagement
Preferred Qualifications
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Expertise with MagicDraw and MBSE modeling tools
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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 for space systems
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OpenC3, Freeflyer, or Meridian experience
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Experience in RF and optical space communications
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Operational knowledge of space constellation systems and automated workflows
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Prior MDA program experience
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Constellation design and anomaly support experience
Additional Details
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Flexible work environment: 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
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
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.
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.