Lead Systems Engineer

Apex Tk; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex TK is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide coordinated communications integration support for THAAD with international partners. The role reports to the Engineering Lead and involves engineering oversight of force design and data-link activities in collaboration with multiple external stakeholders.

The position requires deep THAAD/MILSATCOM knowledge, 10+ years of DoD experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to brief senior management.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Technical understanding and experience with THAAD.
• Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM).
• Ability to develop and present reports to senior management; strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work independently or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems.
• Familiarity with MDA/BMDS/THAAD Program Office work.
• Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems and interoperability engineering for THAAD with international partners.
• Assist Engineering Lead with managing technical aspects of force design work
• Participate in international Tactical Data Link discussions and data link conferences
• Coordinate force design efforts across multiple external agencies
• Identify deficiencies in design reviews and propose fixes
• Document and communicate technical findings to senior decision makers
• participate in regular/adhoc force design meetings and exchanges

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Leadership experience

Independent worker

Senior mgmt reports/presentations

THAAD knowledge

DoD MILSATCOM

Communication skills

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

TDL systems

RMF

CDLI-M

MILSATCOM knowledge

MDA/BMDS familiarity

Job description

General Overview

APEX TK 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

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• 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