Lead Systems Engineer

Input Technology Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Input Technology Solutions in Huntsville, AL seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to provide coordinated communications integration support to THAAD leads and international partners. You will guide systems engineering, analysis, and technical guidance across DoD programs.

You will lead the preparation and delivery of reports and presentations for senior management and coordinate force design discussions with government and industry teams in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of related 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.
• Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems.
• Familiarity with MDA, BMD, and THAAD Program Office activities.
• Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes.

Responsibilities

• 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 propose fixes during design reviews
• Document and communicate interim and final technical findings to senior decision makers
• Actively participate in force design meetings and technical exchanges

Skills

Active Secret clearance

10+ years experience

THAAD familiarity

DoD comm systems

MILSATCOM

Reports to senior management

Independent / leadership

Missile Defense familiarity

System engineering processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Input Technology Solutions 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