What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Advanced Systems Engineer - Tracking Systems Engineer position at Switch4 LLC?
Title: Sr Advanced Systems Engineer - Tracking Systems Engineer
Location: Taunton, MA | Pittsburgh, PA | Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Position Overview
As a Systems Engineer for a ground operational systems program, you will be a key member of a cross-functional team responsible for developing and deploying cutting-edge systems. Your role will involve providing technical leadership throughout the system development lifecycle, from initial design to deployment, while ensuring the highest standards of performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Taunton, MA | Pittsburgh, PA | Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Position Overview
As a Systems Engineer for a ground operational systems program, you will be a key member of a cross-functional team responsible for developing and deploying cutting-edge systems. Your role will involve providing technical leadership throughout the system development lifecycle, from initial design to deployment, while ensuring the highest standards of performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- System Development Life Cycle: Lead and contribute to the systems development lifecycle (SDLC) from concept through deployment, ensuring technical success at every stage.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with team members to provide technical leadership, positioning the team for success while promoting cross-functional collaboration.
- Innovation and Process Improvement: Champion new ideas and process improvements, staying at the forefront of technology trends and integrating innovative solutions into system design and development.
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and mentoring to team members, guiding the development of complex systems.
- Customer Communication & Negotiation: Utilize strong presentation and communication skills to meet challenging customer requirements, delivering win-win solutions while maintaining strong relationships.
- Ongoing Professional Development: Commit to continuous learning and professional development, both for yourself and the team.
- Satellite Communications Knowledge: Understanding of satellite communications, ground-to-satellite communication processes, and associated technologies.
- Ground Operations Experience: Experience working with ground operations and systems related to satellite communication and operations.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with STK/Python, CAMEO, or MATLAB for system analysis and modeling.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system tracking, and working with complex space systems.
- Background in aerospace, modeling, and simulation, with strong software, cloud, and tracking capabilities.
- Knowledge of SMART OA SE, IRPL, and payload tracking models.
- Software Engineering Skills: Experience in software development or back-end system integration is a plus, especially for systems related to satellite tracking and operations.
- This position is available with on-site, hybrid, or flex work options.
- The position will be based at an on-site facility.
- Exciting Career Path: Opportunity for continuous learning, career growth, and development.
- Research-Oriented Work: Work alongside award-winning teams on cutting-edge solutions for national security.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules, including the option for a 9/80 workweek, giving you every other Friday off.
- Creative and innovative thinker with a history of successfully leading complex systems development efforts.
- Strong collaboration and leadership skills, able to influence and guide technical teams toward successful outcomes.
- Expertise in technical fields with a forward-thinking attitude and passion for ongoing personal and team development.
