Advanced Systems Engineer

Our client is looking for an Advanced Systems Engineer to join their team for a 12‑month contract engagement in Scottsdale, AZ. This role will be ON‑SITE in the office.

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 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.

Client 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.
• 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.

• Experience in Python.
• Experience with Small Sats and Cube Sats development.
• Hardware Prototype Development, “Flat Sat”, “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, Dev Ops, CI/CD.
• Experience with Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) / SySML / Magic Draw/Cameo.
• Experience in Space Payloads Design, Development or I&T.

• 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.

This position is 100% Onsite.