Missile Tracking Systems Engineer – DSP Algorithms & Space Systems

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 88,992 - 95,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and supplemental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leader in global defense seeks a Missile Tracking Systems Engineer to develop digital signal processing algorithms for space-based systems. The ideal candidate has significant experience in radar signal processing, advanced DSP techniques, and programming skills in MATLAB and Python. This full-time position in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) plan. U.S. Citizenship is a requirement, as is a degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law.
• 5+ years of recent experience designing and developing complex algorithm-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Development of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms implemented in hardware and/or software for space-based systems.
• Application of advanced DSP techniques.
• Experience with radar signal processing and RF signal conditioning/mitigation.

Skills

Digital signal processing (DSP)

MATLAB

Python

Radar signal processing

Statistical analysis

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or STEM field

Master’s degree plus 6 years of related experience

Tools

Monte Carlo analysis

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Job description

Overview

Missile Tracking Systems Engineer – Scottsdale, AZ

Pay Estimated: $64.60-$69.60/Hour

Contribute to a company at the forefront of mission-critical systems and technologies in defense and security. This leader in global defense integrates advanced technology to deliver information and insights on the battlefield, offering roles that support security and technological superiority across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Development of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms implemented in hardware and/or software for space-based systems
• Application of advanced DSP techniques, including:
• Detection & Estimation Theory
• Random Processes Analysis
• Communications & Information Theory
• Statistical analysis of signal parameter measurements
• Experience with radar signal processing and RF signal conditioning/mitigation
• Familiarity with phased array systems and beamforming techniques
• Use of MATLAB (DSP toolboxes) for modeling, simulation, and algorithm development
• Experience with Monte Carlo analysis for system performance evaluation

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or STEM field OR Master’s degree plus 6 years of related experience
• 5+ years of recent experience designing and developing complex algorithm-based systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming / Tools:
• MLAB
• Python
• Space Systems Experience:
• SmallSats / CubeSats
• Space payload design, development, or integration & test (I&T)
• Hardware & Integration:
• Hardware prototyping (e.g., FlatSat environments)
• Hardware integration and test (I&T)
• Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems
• Systems Engineering / Digital Engineering:
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• SysML
• MagicDraw / Cameo
• Requirements management tools
• Development Methodologies:
• Agile development (hardware/software/firmware)
• DevOps / CI/CD pipelines

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Resources

• To apply, send a resume to: [e-mail]
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• For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us

Missile Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”