Systems Architect - Space Force Golden Dome

Pittsburg, PA

Contract Position

Pay Estimated: $88.92-$93.92/Hour

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors, (geographical location, etc.)

Contribute to a company at the forefront of mission-critical systems and technologies in defense and security. This leader in global defense integrates advanced technology to deliver information and insights on the battlefield, offering roles that support security and technological superiority across multiple domains.

Responsibilities:

Lead MBSE-driven system architecture and interface definition for space-based missile defense solutions.

• Develop space and ground system architectures using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as MagicDraw

• Perform requirements analysis and decompose into physical, functional, and logical views

• Define interface control documents (ICDs) and coordinate across mission threads and systems

• Lead development of Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) to drive mission effectiveness

• Conduct probabilistic analysis and maintain associated system-level models/workbooks

• Coordinate mission performance design in MBSE environments

• Collaborate with multiple government and contractor stakeholders to define joint architectures

• Design mission threads, CONOPS, and support system change management

• Contribute to space mission design including sensing, communication, payload management, and data processing

• Support flight dynamics (collision avoidance, station keeping, LEOPs, orbit insertion/de-orbit) and space-ground contact planning

• Apply knowledge of telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) and constellation operations

• Integrate cloud and enterprise interfaces (e.g., Kafka, REST, gRPC) in space-ground architectures

• Use tools and methods including FreeFlyer, Meridian, OpenC3, and constellation trend analysis

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field

  • Master’s degree accepted with reduced experience

• 8+ years of related experience (or 6+ with Master’s degree)

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience required

• Strong experience in flight dynamics, space system architecture, and interface development

• Experience with space constellation operations, mission planning, and automated orbital analysis workflows

• Familiarity with protocols and technologies:

  • CCSDS, IP Networking, SNMP, Kafka, gRPC, REST APIs, Elasticache

• Experience with Agile development environments

• Knowledge of MDA programs, cloud systems, enterprise interface protocols, and satellite communication (RF and optical)

• On-site work or travel may be required depending on program phase

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education, criminal and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance and a 401K. Appreciation and gratitude for employees is a hallspan of organizations with low turnover.
• Final postion level and pay will be based on experience.

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