HADES - Senior/SME Ground Systems and Space Engineers

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$169K — $229K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS preferred, additional experience considered in lieu of degree
  • 8+ years of experience in space and/or satellite ground systems
  • Required experience in space command and control
  • Eligibility for Top Secret with SCI clearance
  • US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate complex systems for satellite ground operations
  • Lead engineering efforts for the design and development of ground systems
  • Ensure compliance with mission-critical operational requirements
  • Conduct system modeling and simulation to enhance performance
  • Support the ongoing sustainment of sophisticated ground and space systems

Benefits

  • Customizable health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Educational assistance and eLearning opportunities
  • Flexible work week arrangements
  • Internal mobility team focused on career advancement
  • Rewards and recognition programs
  • Innovative work environment encouraging critical thinking
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Complex Systems Modeling, Ground Systems, Space Systems, Systems Design
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Join General Dynamics IT and be a part of a team that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges. We are seeking Senior and SME-level Ground Systems and Space Systems Engineers to join the HADES program in Albuquerque, NM.

HADES is a mission-critical satellite ground system engineering, development, integration, and sustainment program supporting the Space Systems Command (SSC).

HADES is due for award in January 2027 but we are interviewing and making contingent offers now. If interested in being considered, please apply today!

Qualifications:
  • BA/BS (preferred); additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • 8+ years of experience in space and/or satellite ground systems
  • Space command and control experience required
  • TS with SCI eligibility


WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?
  • Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
  • 401K with company match
  • Educational Assistance and eLearning
  • Flexible work week
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
  • Rewards and Recognition programs
  • Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging of highly motivated critical thinking




The likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA NM Albuquerque

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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