Deployment Engineer

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

GDMS has an immediate opening for a Deployment Engineer. This position provides an opportunity to work directly with some of our nation's fundamental defense services. GDMS employees work closely with esteemed clients to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. In addition to receiving a competitive salary and generous health and personal benefits, the Deployment Engineer will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. The employee will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

The Deployment Engineer will work as part of the existing Deployment team in conjunction with functional development teams to determine strategies, create detailed plans, and support on-site execution of recurring Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) program deployments on the operational system. These deployments occur on a planned schedule but additional out of cycle deployments may also occur. These deployments require close coordination with GD program management as well as our customer and government representatives.

This role includes developing and executing plans to update software and hardware on an operational system. This requires identification and understanding of the technical system interactions/interdependencies associated with a group of updates and the ability to apply this knowledge when creating and executing a strategic plan followed by actual implementation of the plan on the system at the customer site. The candidate must be a detail-oriented, highly motivated individual able to work both independently and as part of a team. Due to our fast-paced environment, the candidate must also be comfortable with multi-tasking in a very dynamic environment. Prior experience with the MUOS system is preferred but not required. Up to 50% travel will be required depending on the scope and schedule of specific deployments.

Key Experience/Capabilities Required:

• Experience as a Project Engineer developing strategies and plans to meet program budgets and schedules.
• Experience implementing software and/or configuration updates on an operational system by understanding and following procedures provided by development teams
• Ability to identify and understand technical system interactions/interdependencies associated with a group of updates and apply this knowledge when creating a strategic plan.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Project to create and present presentations, and status reports as required.
• Ability to review, comprehend, and apply information contained in MUOS technical documents (Software Version Documents (SVD), Interconnects, hardware layout documents,....)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills that enable the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to actively participate in technical discussions and understand how they impact Deployment and Site Operations
• Ability to perform live troubleshooting over the phone with technical Subject Matter Experts (SME) to resolve deployment issues while on site
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience working in virtual environments (such as Nutanix)
• Experience interfacing with Networking equipment (switches, load balancers, firewalls)

What sets you apart:

• A passion for excellence and continued learning
• Flexibility and a tolerance for change (and the ability to manage it) in dynamic program development environments
• Experience interfacing with customers
• Energetic and Self-motivated
• Detail oriented
• Capable of traveling up to 50% of the year (includes both domestic and international)
• Having strong working knowledge of the MUOS system
• Having specific expertise in at least one of the following MUOS areas: Network Management, Call Processing, Networking

Workplace Options:
When not traveling to MUOS sites, you will be spending at least 3 days in the Scottsdale office working with teammates and up to 2 days working remotely. Working fully on-site will occassionally be required to support upcoming deployments.
While at GD, you will be a part of the MUOS team located in Scottsdale, AZ.

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Target salary range: USD $110,175.00/Yr. - USD $122,225.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

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