Lead Systems Engineer

ACQCENTRIC INC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACQCENTRIC INC in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide coordinated communications and systems engineering support for THAAD with international partners. You will lead interoperability analyses and coordinate force design activities while producing clear technical findings for senior leaders.

A Secret clearance and 10+ years in defense systems are required, along with strong MILSATCOM and TDL experience.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• 10+ years of related professional experience in defense systems.
• Technical understanding of THAAD and missile defense programs.
• Experience with DoD terrestrial and MILSATCOM systems.
• Strong report writing and senior management communication.
• Ability to lead teams and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems and interoperability engineering and guidance on THAAD with international partners.
• Assist Engineering Lead with managing technical aspects of force design work.
• Assist with international Tactical Data Link architecture and data link conferences.
• Coordinate force design efforts with external agencies and stakeholders.
• Identify deficiencies in design reviews and propose fixes.
• Document findings clearly for senior decision-makers.
• Participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and exchanges.

Skills

Systems engineering

Interoperability engineering

DoD MILSATCOM

THAAD experience

Senior stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Description

AcqCentric is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide coordinated communications integration support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Chief Engineer and United Arab Emirates (UAE) THAAD Engineering Lead.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide systems and interoperability engineering, analysis, and technical guidance regarding the THAAD weapon system with international partners.
• Assist Engineering Lead with managing the technical aspects of all assigned force design work
• Assisting with international Tactical Data Link Architecture, attending data link conferences
• Collaborate and coordinate on force design technical efforts with multiple external agencies and stakeholders
• Identify deficiencies and shortcomings in planned or ongoing design reviews and provide options for fixing them
• Document and communicate interim and final technical findings and results in a clear manner that is understandable to senior-level decision makers
• Actively participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and technical exchanges

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and an Advanced degree may be preferred at this level
• 10+ years of related professional experience
• Technical understanding and experience with THAAD
• Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM)
• Develop and present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel; exceptional written and verbal skills required
• Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or THAAD Program Office work efforts
• Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes ?

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Master's degree in STEM and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
• Tactical data links (TDL J, Link 11, Link 16) systems, encryption systems, precision timing systems (PNT), and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Military experience with Air Defense Artillery, Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Common Data Link Interface-Module (CDLI-M)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, prime contractor, sub-contractor and supporting contractor personnel in a badge-less contractor environment
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience within Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs