Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Advanced Systems Engineer –
Location: Scottsdale, AZ (100% remote if Secret clearable; 100% on-site if TS/SCI clearable)
Industry: Aerospace / Defense
Category: Systems Engineering
Type: Full-time | Mid-Senior Level

Overview

We are seeking a Sr. Advanced Systems Engineer to support the SDA GMI program. You will join a cross-functional team to develop and deploy cutting-edge ground operational systems for mission-critical defense programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate mission requirements into system designs.

• Decompose end-to-end requirements into architecture, interfaces, and test cases.

• Coordinate with development and integration teams to ensure system mission needs are met.

• Apply Systems Engineering, MBSE, Cloud Computing, and Modeling/Simulation for system design and analysis.

• Provide technical leadership across the systems development life cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 8+ years of experience (6+ with Master’s).

• Secret or TS/SCI clearance eligibility (U.S. citizenship required).

• Strong background in ground systems, satellite communications, cloud-based microservices, MBSE tools (CAMEO/MagicDraw), and simulation tools (STK).

• Familiarity with Java, Python, MATLAB.

• Agile experience preferred.

What Sets You Apart

• Proven success in leading system development projects.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

• Creative problem-solver with knowledge of emerging technology trends.

Benefits

• Salary range: $146K – $162K

• Flexible schedules (9/80 option)

• Comprehensive benefits (401k match, PTO, healthcare, parental leave, wellness programs)

• Relocation assistance available

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.