Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer

InvestedintheMission; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueHalo is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency’s DoG program, guiding multiple domain efforts and aligning with MDA objectives. The role emphasizes secure engineering practices and defense-focused analysis to protect strategic assets.

The candidate will influence design reviews, coordinate with government stakeholders, and develop briefings for senior leaders while leveraging tools like DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM field.
• 12+ years of missile defense systems engineering experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, and C2BMC.
• Knowledge of secure development practices and cybersecurity-informed engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and SICO activities.
• Participate in engineering milestones such as PDR/CDR, TRRs, and technical assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy.
• Provide input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead or support TIMs, action tracking, and meeting coordination.
• Develop executive briefs and technical papers for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES.
• Coordinate GENser and SAP-level meetings and VTCs as needed.
• Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums.
• Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis and coordination.
• Support system security efforts, including compliance tracking or cyber inputs into engineering processes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Technical briefing

Secure development practices

Cybersecurity-informed engineering

MDA processes knowledge

System architecture understanding

Office suite proficiency

DOORS/Windchill/Qlik

Independent work ability

Education

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Windchill

Qlik

Job description

BlueHalo, an AV Company, is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Program Office delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG). This role supports a priority national defense effort in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a key strategic location.
The candidate will provide senior-level systems engineering support, guiding technical efforts across multiple domains and ensuring alignment with MDA objectives. A background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices is preferred.

• Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check Out (SICO) activities
• Participate in and support engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments
• Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and supporting organizations to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy
• Provide input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies
• Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination
• Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel
• Coordinate GENser and SAP-level meetings and VTCs as needed
• Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums
• Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis and coordination
• Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes

Required:

• Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field
• Minimum of 12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense related programs
• Active Secret clearance
• Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures
• Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system
• Experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC)
• Familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, and cybersecurity-informed engineering
• Knowledge of the Enterprise Task Management System 2 (ETMS2) and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers
• Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
• Skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers