Job Title: Sr. Advanced Systems Engineer – 
Location: Scottsdale, AZ (100% remote if Secret clearable; 100% on-site if TS/SCI clearable)
Industry: Aerospace / Defense
Category: Systems Engineering
Type: Full-time | Mid-Senior LevelOverviewWe are seeking a Sr. Advanced Systems Engineer to support the SDA GMI program. You will join a cross-functional team to develop and deploy cutting-edge ground operational systems for mission-critical defense programs.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with stakeholders to translate mission requirements into system designs.Decompose end-to-end requirements into architecture, interfaces, and test cases.Coordinate with development and integration teams to ensure system mission needs are met.Apply Systems Engineering, MBSE, Cloud Computing, and Modeling/Simulation for system design and analysis.Provide technical leadership across the systems development life cycle.QualificationsBachelor’s in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).8+ years of experience (6+ with Master’s).Secret or TS/SCI clearance eligibility (U.S. citizenship required).Strong background in ground systems, satellite communications, cloud-based microservices, MBSE tools (CAMEO/MagicDraw), and simulation tools (STK).Familiarity with Java, Python, MATLAB.Agile experience preferred.What Sets You ApartProven success in leading system development projects.Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.Creative problem-solver with knowledge of emerging technology trends.BenefitsSalary range: $146K – $162KFlexible schedules (9/80 option)Comprehensive benefits (401k match, PTO, healthcare, parental leave, wellness programs)Relocation assistance available