Space Force Missile Tracking Systems Engineer

Responsibilities for this PositionSpace Force Missile Tracking Systems EngineerID: 2026-72000US-AZ-ScottsdaleRequired Clearance: Top Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirementsPosted Date: 4/30/2026Category: Engineering-SystemsEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.Basic QualificationsRequires a Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred,CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.Responsibilities for this PositionResponsibilities for this PositionAs a Missile Tracking Systems Engineer for the US Space Force Space Development Agency (SDA) Ground, Management and Integration (GMI) program, you will be a key member of a cross-functional team responsible for developing and deploying state-of-the-art ground operational systems for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). You will be part of an elite team providing the evolution, expansion, integration, testing and maintenance of the ground entry points, operations centers, enterprise test and checkout capabilities and infrastructure management, including all development, systems engineering, integration, testing, maintenance, and site support.For more information about the GDMS SDA GMI program, please go to: General Dynamics Awarded Design and Development Contract for Space Development Agencys Ground, Management and Integration Program - General Dynamics Mission SystemsKey ResponsibilitiesSystems engineering that includes decomposing requirements into architecture, internal and external interfaces, and system design behaviorsPre-planned or ad-hoc scheduling and situational awareness of satellites and payloads capabilities to track missilesAnalysis and fusion of missile tracking data provided by satellite to the ground for processing and rapidly providing and disseminating the informationIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovationTechnical Skills* Prefer recent designing and developing systems that can solve complex problems using algorithms* Prefer recent algorithm development and tuning for specific mission parametersBonus Skills You Might BringRecent experience with missile tracking systems design and architecture, and sensor fusion techniquesRecent experience designing logic, assessing and scheduling satellite services to track missilesKnowledge of cloud technologies and their application in system design and deploymentExperience with image processing (collection, handling, storing, and analysis)Our 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 atgdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefitsWorkplace Options:This position can be a minimum of three days onsite or fully onsite. While on-site, you will be a part of theSDA team located in Huntsville, Alabama; Scottsdale, Arizona; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Chantilly, Virginia#LI-Hybrid#SDAGround#SDAGroundIN#CJ1#SGSSalary 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 $95,384.00 - USD $105,817.00 /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