ACARA Solutions and our Defense client in Scottsdale, AZ have two contract to hire positions available.

Senior Advanced Systems Engineer (Ground Systems Management)

• As a systems engineer for the SDA GMI (Ground Management) program, you'll be a member of a cross
  -functional team responsible for developing and deploying the state
  -of
  -the
  -art ground operational system.
• Performs design of networks, with working knowledge of networking protocols
• Performs detailed technical analyses for a software subsystem or system elements.
  • Experience in researching and analyzing data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine the feasibility of design or application.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in Requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, and system design and definition.

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics
• Minimum 8 years of art negotiation and meeting challenging customer requirements with win
  -win solutions experience
• Minimum of 8 years experience in researching and analyzing data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine the feasibility of design or application
• Minimum of 8 years experience in Requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, and system design and definition.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in supporting the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
• Minimum of 8 years experience in Facilitates discussions with senior levels of Customer Stakeholders

• Master's Degree
• Ground operations experience
• Satellite constellations contact planning experience
• Experience in Software functional analysis and interface definitions, including Application Programming Interface
• Demonstrated Satellite communications knowledge
• Satellite communications knowledge
• Ground to Satellite communication knowledge
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements
• Presentation and communications skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a “U.S. Person”, as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti
  -discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.