Traffic Modeling System Engineer for Missile Tracking
Our DoD/Aerospace client is hiring 4 Traffic Modeling System Engineers (Missile Tracking) to support U.S. Space Force programs in Scottsdale, AZ (Hybrid/Onsite). This role supports the Space Development Agency (SDA) Ground, Management, and Integration (GMI) program, focusing on satellite-to-ground communications modeling for missile tracking missions.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience (or Master’s + 6 years), along with deep expertise in satellite communications and traffic modeling. An active DoD Top Secret clearance is required at time of hire. U.S. citizenship is required.
Location: Scottsdale, AZ (Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite)
Position: Traffic Modeling System Engineer – Missile Tracking (Contract)
Contract Duration: 12 – 24 months with possibility of going direct
Pay Rate: $92.98/ hour
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform systems engineering activities, including decomposing requirements into traffic data flow models from satellite constellations to ground networks
- Design and support preplanned and ad hoc scheduling of satellite services for missile tracking missions
- Analyze missile tracking data to validate traffic and communications models
- Support system evolution, integration, testing, maintenance, and site operations for ground mission systems
- Collaborate across engineering, integration, and operations teams to ensure mission performance and system reliability
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering or related STEM field
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8+ years relevant experience (or Master’s + 6 years)
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15+ years experience modeling communication data flows
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10+ years satellite-to-ground RF communications experience
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Experience with packet prioritization, routing, and traffic analysis
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Active DoD Top Secret clearance required
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U.S. Citizenship required
Security Clearance Requirements
- Department of Defense Top Secret clearance is required at time of hire
- Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
- U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within secure facilities
Required Technical Skills
- 15+ years of recent experience modeling communication data flows, preferably involving satellite constellations and ground networks
- 10+ years of recent experience with satellite to ground RF communications, including:
- End to end packet prioritization and routing
- Traffic modeling and analysis
NICE TO HAVE:
- Recent experience with missile tracking system design and architecture
- Experience with sensor fusion techniques
- Experience designing logic and scheduling satellite services to support missile tracking missions
- Knowledge of cloud technologies and their application in system design and deployment
- Experience with image processing, including data collection, handling, storage, and analysis
Workplace Options
This position requires a minimum of three days onsite and may be fully onsite based on program needs.
When onsite, you will be part of the SDA team located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
This is a high-impact opportunity for senior satellite communications engineers supporting Space Force missile defense missions.
About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
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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