Senior MUOS Engineer

Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Reference Code: S08-8885 Senior MUOS Engineer General Dynamics C4 Systems' National Systems Division (NSD) provides its government and commercial customers around the globe with integrated network and communication solutions for mission critical applications including satellite communication, satellite operations, network systems and information services, blue force tracking, homeland security, detection, surveillance, intelligence, and emergency response.Senior Satellite Engineer - MUOS Integration and OperationsGeneral Dynamics provides engineering support to the Naval Satellite Operations Center (NAVSOC) in operations of on-orbit satellites as well as assisting in preparation for new programs. The Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), due to launch in Dec, 2009, will be controlled from NAVSOC for Launch and Early Orbit and Operational phases. General Dynamics seeks an experienced engineer to lead our efforts in supporting NAVSOC as it incorporates this new mission. The MUOS lead engineer will develop an in depth understating of all aspects of the MUOS program as well as the NAVSOC concept of operations and will make sound recommendations to NAVSOC on the integration of the MUOS mission. The MUOS lead will direct the efforts of the General Dynamics team supporting MUOS and contribute to the completion of all MUOS tasking. The MUOS lead will also work directly with our NAVSOC customer and interface with PMW-146 (the procuring agency), Lockheed Martin (vehicle manufacturer), and their subcontractors, as directed by our customer. A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, math, or science and no less than ten years of experience in satellite engineering related to manufacturing, launch, and/or operations is required.Direct experience with the MUOS program is highly preferred. Experience with other programs built on Lockheed’s A2100 satellite bus, or experience in preparing a satellite operations center for launch and operation of a new program is also preferred.Applicant must be capable of obtaining a US Security Clearance. Applicant must be a US Citizen. Secret level U.S. DoD security clearance is required.  Submit Your Resume Online Now