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Salary $138,084 a year job type full-time
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Basic qualifications : bachelor`s degree in engineering, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or master`s degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
10+ years professional experience in systems architecture, engineering and product development
Experience with dod or aerospace systems is required
Pnt systems on army ground vehicles is a plus
Subject matter expert in at least one technical discipline and knowledge in multiple adjacent disciplines
Strong use and understanding of system architecture concepts, principles, and theories
Ability to think creatively
Customer focus with excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Deep-dive analytical skills
Ability to quickly synthesize and clearly report relevant information
Strong understanding of project leadership and management principles
Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, impacts, and corrective actions
Strong computer skills, including microsoft office and testing tools
Familiarity with quality standards for industry and government
Clearance requirements: department of defense secret security clearance is required at time of hireApplicants selected will be subject to a u.sGovernment security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified informationDue to the nature of work performed within our facilities, u.sCitizenship is requiredResponsibilities for this position: gps source, inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of gdms, is a world class innovator and manufacturer of high quality, high performance position, navigation and timing (pnt) technologies for demanding defense and commercial marketsOur tight knit product development team needs a chief scientist, who is an expert in turning innovative ideas into quality products and is ready to lead our engineers to design, deliver and support first-to-market pnt solutionsThis position will be located in our new facility in colorado springs, colorado (near i-25 and circle drive).
As a technical leader, you will play a key role in delivering world-class secure, resilient pnt products and solutionsOur product development team consist of hardware, software, and systems engineering teams, each focusing on a specific set of components and services, in the areas of communication, device integration, and assured pnt servicesThe successful candidate will be responsible for engineering our next generation product lineThis is your opportunity to lead and shape a rapidly growing team focused on world class product development.
What you’ll experience:
Technologies that aren’t just top-notch; they’re often top-priorities for national security
Our innovative products and systems literally protect and save lives
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
A fast-paced product development environment
What the team is like:
Custom hardware and software embedded products for both military and commercial customers
Able to identify and resolve technical issues across functional teams
Able to meet program timelines, while also ensuring compliance with quality processes
Able to quickly synthesize and clearly report relevant information (data and metrics)
Continually finding ways to innovate and improve practices
What you bring to the table:
Ability to optimize all phases of work including requirements management, modeling and simulation, risk analysis and formal trade study tools
A phd degree in engineering is highly desired
Excellent communication skills; ability to easily and effectively communicate technical topics to a diverse audience
Commitment to ongoing professional development; always learning and advancing yourself and others
Experience with gps theory and designing position, navigation and timing (pnt) product solutions
Broad technical familiarity in military and commercial pnt systems; along with current and anticipated threats to pnt systems
Countermeasures against navigation warfare (navwar), cyber, or electronic warfare (ew)
Dependencies with other capabilities such as tactical communications, command & control, and targeting
Integration with platforms, weapon systems and other systems that incorporate pnt
Some travel may be required
What sets you apart:
Recognized as a subject matter expert in multiple adjacent disciplines/fields
Substantial knowledge of position, navigation, timing, and communication technologies
Outstanding leadership skills
Actively involved in emerging pnt technologies from industry and academia
Ability to apply or develop highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts:
Rf signal processing
Kalman filters and sensor fusion
Crpa based anti-jam digital electronics design (e.gSfap or stap)
Global navigation satellite systems (gnss) and gps modernization
Techniques supporting gps denied navigation
Hands-on design of hardware including radio frequency (rf) and digital components
Knowledge of logic/fft firmware design on fpgas and software development on embedded processors
Minimum salary: usd $138,084.00/yrMaximum salary: usd $186,600.00/yrSalary note: note: the compensation information listed is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the colorado equal pay for equal work act and equal pay transparency rulesIt is estimated based on what a successful colorado applicant might be paidIt assumes that the successful candidate will be in colorado or perform the position from coloradoSimilar positions located outside of colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensationCompany overview: general dynamics mission systems (gdms) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operationWith a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenasGiven the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparencyWe offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purposeYou will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewardedIf who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!
General dynamics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforceEoe/disability/veteran
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