Missile Tracking Systems Engineer
Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Missile Tracking Systems Engineer (Secret Clearance) position that just opened in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you will support ground entry points, operations centers, enterprise test and checkout capabilities, and infrastructure management enabling space-based missile tracking missions. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree plus a minimum of 8 years of experience.
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Position: Missile Tracking Systems Engineer (Secret Clearance)
Contract: 12 months with possibility of going direct
Pay: $92.98/hour
NOTE: MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE AT THE TIME OF HIRE
Position Summary
Our client is seeking a Missile Tracking Systems Engineer to support U.S. Space Force programs at its Scottsdale, Arizona facility. This role supports the Space Development Agency (SDA) Ground, Management, and Integration (GMI) program, contributing to the development and deployment of next-generation ground operational systems for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).
Role and Position Objectives
As a Missile Tracking Systems Engineer, you will be a key member of a cross-functional team responsible for the evolution, integration, testing, and sustainment of advanced ground mission systems. You will support ground entry points, operations centers, enterprise test and checkout capabilities, and infrastructure management enabling space-based missile tracking missions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform systems engineering activities, including decomposing requirements into system architectures, internal and external interfaces, and system behavior designs
- Design and support pre-planned and ad-hoc scheduling to maintain situational awareness of satellite and payload capabilities for missile tracking
- Analyze and fuse missile tracking data from space-based sensors to ground systems for rapid processing and dissemination
- Collaborate across systems engineering, integration, testing, and operations teams to ensure mission performance and system reliability
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
OR
- Master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience
- Experience working in Agile development environments is preferred
Required Technical Skills
- 15+ years of recent experience designing and developing complex systems using advanced algorithms
- 10+ years of recent experience developing and tuning algorithms to meet specific mission parameters
Security Clearance Requirements
- Department of Defense Top Secret clearance 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
Bonus Skills You Might Bring
- Experience with missile tracking system design and architecture
- Experience applying 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
Our Commitment to You
- Exciting career opportunities with continuous learning and professional development
- Research-oriented engineering work alongside high-performing teams supporting national security missions
- Flexible work schedules, including optional 9/80 schedules (every other Friday off)
Workplace Options
- This position requires on-site support (minimum three days per week, up to fully on-site based on program needs).
- When on-site, you will be part of the SDA team located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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