Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company · 2 days ago
Tracking Systems Engineer
Scottsdale, AZ
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAcara Solutions is seeking a Tracking Systems Engineer for their client in Scottsdale, AZ. The role involves being a key member of a team responsible for developing and deploying cutting-edge ground operational systems, including designing and integrating tracking and mission systems for space operations.
Information TechnologyRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and integrate ground-based tracking and mission systems for space operations
Translate high-level system requirements into detailed architectures, interfaces, and designs
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support system validation, deployment, and sustainment
Contribute to the development of cloud-based and microservice-oriented system solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or Science or Engineering or Technology or Mathematics with 5 years of experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience with system/software design for cloud-based microservice architecture
Minimum of 5 years of experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
Minimum of 5 years of experience with systems design, integration, and validation
Minimum of 5 years of experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Minimum of 5 years of experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Minimum of 5 years of experience with ground pre-planned or ad-hoc scheduling and situational awareness of satellites and payloads
Minimum of 5 years of experience with tracking IR payload or ground mission data transport, handling, and analysis
Minimum of 5 years of experience decomposing high-level space-ground systems design into ground software/systems design
Minimum of 5 years of experience with MBSE methodologies and tools such as CAMEO or MagicDraw
Preferred
Master's Degree with 3 years of experience
Agile experience
Ground system design or scheduling knowledge
Tracking mission design knowledge
Satellite communications knowledge
Ground to satellite communication knowledge
Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Familiarity with operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows)
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
Proficiency in requirements analysis and system architecture design
Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Proficient in documenting system designs, configurations, and procedures
Proficiency in systems engineering, decomposing requirements into architecture, internal and external interfaces, and design behavior
Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, and MATLAB, including for software developer coordination, system analysis, prototype algorithm development, or modeling
Knowledge of cloud technologies and their application in system design and deployment
Background in simulation and modeling analysis with tools like STK, particularly in aerospace applications
Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
Company
Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company
Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions—we help companies compete for talent.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Stenclik
CEO
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