Senior Advanced Systems Engineer

Aleron
United States, Arizona, Scottsdale
Mar 31, 2025
Description Acara Solution and our client in Scottsdale, AZ have a contract to direct hire position available. Senior Advanced Systems Engineer - SDA GMI Program Location: Scottsdale, AZ Business Area: Space, Cyber & Intelligence Systems Job Summary: As a Systems Engineer for the SDA GMI program, you will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for developing and deploying advanced ground operational systems. You will engage in the design and implementation of critical systems, with a focus on satellite communications, ground operations, and network design. This role requires a solid foundation in systems engineering principles, satellite communications, and software interface definitions. Key Qualifications: Satellite Communications: Experience with satellite communications, including constellation contact planning and ground operations. Networking Design: Expertise in network design, with a strong understanding of networking protocols. Software Subsystem Analysis: Experience in software functional analysis, interface definitions, and API development. Requirements Engineering: Experience with requirements analysis, definition, management, and system design across the system development lifecycle. Technical Analysis: Proficient in conducting technical analysis of system elements and evaluating COTS components, vendor products, and system specifications. Ground Operations: Experience in ground system operations, particularly in satellite constellations. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics Minimum 8 years of Satellite constellation contact planning experience Minimum 8 years of Ground operations experience Minimum 8 years of experience in Software functional analysis and interface definitions, including Application Programming Interface Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Agile experience Satellite communications knowledge Ground to Satellite communication knowledge Ground operations experience Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply