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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Space Systems Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States - **Salary:** $105,817.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Beamforming, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Firmware, Hardware Design, Information Theory, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Monte Carlo Methods, Requirements Management, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Integration, MagicDraw - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/315d3c31-8c43-4997-b58f-a64a1c2aa6bc ## About the Role Requires a Bachelor's 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., Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date 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., Our systems typically include digital signal processing algorithms that are implemented in hardware and software for space-based systems. In addition to the general systems engineering qualification stated above, highly qualified candidates have work experience with digital signal processing algorithm development for the statistical analysis of signal parameter measurements utilizing techniques from Detection & Estimation Theory, Random Processes Analysis, and Communications and Information Theory. Working knowledge of MATLAB for DSP using related toolboxes, background with Radar Processing, DSP for mitigating/processing RF effects, Monte Carlo analysis or Phased Array/Beam Forming is a plus. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: * Experience in Python * Experience with SmallSats and CubeSats development * Hardware Prototype Development, "FlatSat", "Hardware Integration", "Hardware in-the-loop" Systems Integrations and Test Experience * Electrical Engineering and/or Systems Engineering, particularly with communications or digital signal processing focus * Experience with Agile hardware, software, or firmware development, DevOps, CI/CD * Experience with Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)/SySML/MagicDraw/Cameo * Experience in Space Payloads Design, Development or I&T What sets you apart: * Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards * Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools * Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity * Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success * Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)