Missile Tracking System Engineer – Space Force
Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Senior Missile Tracking System Engineer – Space Force position within their high-technology defense systems team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support Space Development Agency (SDA) programs by developing and integrating advanced ground systems for missile tracking within next-generation space architectures. The position is primarily based in Scottsdale, AZ, with additional location flexibility and hybrid work options available.
Location: Scottsdale, AZ (On-site/Hybrid available)
Additional locations: Huntsville, AL; Grand Forks, ND; Chantilly, VA)
Position: Senior Missile Tracking System Engineer – Space Force
Contract Length: 12–24 months with possibility of going direct
Pay: $92.98 per hour
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM field with 8+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 6+ years of experience
Schedule: First Shift
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance required (U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph)
In this role, you will use your technical and interpersonal skills to:
- Perform advanced systems engineering activities including requirements decomposition, architecture design, and interface definition.
- Support satellite scheduling, payload management, and situational awareness for missile tracking operations.
- Analyze and fuse satellite-based missile tracking data for ground processing and rapid dissemination.
- Contribute to system integration, testing, and deployment of mission-critical systems.
- Support operations centers, infrastructure, and mission capabilities.
- Collaborate across development, systems, and testing teams.
- Identify opportunities to apply AI and automation for system optimization and performance improvements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong experience in systems engineering and algorithm development.
- Deep understanding of system architecture, requirements decomposition, and integration.
- Experience designing and optimizing algorithms for complex systems.
- Familiarity with satellite systems, sensor fusion, or space-based platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication skills for technical collaboration and reporting.
Preferred:
- Experience with missile tracking systems, sensor fusion, or space-based systems.
- Knowledge of satellite scheduling and payload capabilities.
- Experience with cloud technologies for system design and deployment.
- Familiarity with image processing, logic design, or system-level scheduling.
- Experience in mission-critical or DoD environments.
About Our Client
Our client is a mission-critical DoD–Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. They develop strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.
About APR Consulting
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Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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