Spacecraft Attitude and Control (ACS) Systems Engineer
Responsibilities for this PositionSpacecraft Attitude and Control (ACS) Systems EngineerID: 2026-72257US-MD-GreenbeltRequired Clearance: No clearancePosted Date: 4/27/2026Category: Engineering-SystemsEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.Responsibilities for this PositionROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:As a Spacecraft Attitude and Control (ACS) Subsystem Engineer for Landsat, you'll serve as a bridge between hands-on subsystem expertise and broader systems-level leadership. You'll be a key member of the Flight Operations Team (FOT), owning subsystem health and safety while mentoring junior engineers and leading special projects. This role requires a balance of deep technical knowledge and emerging leadership capability.What you'll experience:Technologies that are often cutting-edge and mission-criticalA collaborative team of bold thinkers committed to spacecraft excellenceOpportunities to grow technical and leadership skills simultaneouslyWhat you bring to the table:At least 2 years in satellite flight operations and 4 years in the space industry, preferably with Attitude and Control subsystem experienceStrong working knowledge of major satellite subsystemsSolid foundation in systems engineering concepts, principles, and theoriesWhat sets you apart:Emerging leadership skills with ability to guide small teams of engineersExperience with earth observation systems and/or NASA systems engineering processesStrong communication skills with ability to present to customers and external partnersCreative problem-solver capable of managing competing prioritiesAbility to quickly grasp and apply new technical informationOn-site availability as needed and within 2 hours of anomaliesDuties and Tasks:Serve as subject matter expert for one or more spacecraft subsystems, maintaining health, safety, and performanceMonitor trend plots (daily through annual) to assess spacecraft performanceMaintain and update procedures, displays, configuration files, and documentationPrepare and submit commanding requests; perform verification/validation activitiesCoordinate with vendors and calibration/validation teams for special activitiesLead or support troubleshooting of known and novel anomaliesPrepare and deliver technical briefings to customer teamsContribute to FOT tool development and OpsCon improvementsApply systems engineering principles to identify and implement process improvementsMentor junior Spacecraft Subsystem Engineers and support team developmentOur Commitment to You:An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations securityFlexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and moreSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefitsWorkplace Options:This position is Hybrid/Flex. Expected to be able to be on-site within 2 hours during anomalies.While on-site, you will primarily work from a customer facility.Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.Combined Salary RangeUSD $124,397.00 - USD $138,003.00 /Yr.Company OverviewGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans