Enterprise Link-16 Mission System Architect/Engineer

Softworld, a Kelly Company; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mid-Senior level professional with extensive experience in engineering and leadership. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, along with a strong background in overseeing complex systems and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, possess a deep understanding of technology's impact on business, and be adept at fostering collaboration across diverse teams. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects within a dynamic environment, making it perfect for innovative thinkers ready to embrace new challenges.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 8+ years with a Master's degree.
• Recognized as an expert in the field with exceptional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple functions and communicate effectively with executive leadership.
• Anticipate technology and process needs while embracing change.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Technical Expertise

Decision-Making

Innovative Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

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Softworld, a Kelly Company provided pay range

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Base pay range

$100.00/hr - $100.00/hr

Job Location: Scottsdale AZ 85257

Onsite Requirements:

• Link 16 experience
• Active security clearance

Job Description:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in engineering or a related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Recognized as an expert in your field.
• Ability to anticipate technology, process, and skill needs.

What Sets You Apart:

• Easily and effectively communicate technical topics to a diverse audience.
• Ability to create an environment where the impact of technology on the business is clearly recognized.
• Exceptional aptitude for applying or developing highly advanced technologies, principles, theories, and concepts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive ability to oversee multiple functions.
• Strategic thinker to position the client for success in a changing environment.
• Ability to understand tactical components while assessing long-term needs.
• Innovative thinker who embraces change as an opportunity.
• Works beyond their organization to collaborate and influence others.
• Decision-making that impacts compliance, risk, and reputation.
• Effective communication with executive leadership on significant topics.
• Subject matter expertise in multiple fields.
• Involved in developing and modifying company policies with broad impact.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with tactical data network mission system architectures supporting SDA.
• Knowledge of satellite and ground-to-satellite communications.
• Ground operations experience.
• Performing requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, and security evaluations.
• Supporting system security documentation and accreditation.
• Participation in modeling, simulation, and data analysis.
• Leadership and independent decision-making skills.
• Contributing to major programs and projects.
• Designing complex systems and resolving design weaknesses.
• Coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including external interfaces and security domains.
• Experience with agile programs.

This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.

• Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Engineering, and Other

Industries

• Design Services, IT System Data Services, and Professional Services

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