Lead Systems Engineer

Waypoint Human Capital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint’s client in Huntsville, AL seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to provide systems and interoperability engineering for THAAD with international partners and to support force design efforts and technical exchanges.

The role requires a Secret clearance, 10+ years of related experience, and strong communication and presentation skills for senior leadership. Collaboration with government and industry partners is essential in this high-stakes defense program.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent; 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; 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 THAAD Program Office work efforts.
• Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems and interoperability engineering, analysis, and technical guidance regarding THAAD with international partners.
• Assist Engineering Lead with managing technical aspects of all assigned force design work.
• Assist with international Tactical Data Link Architecture and attend data link conferences.
• Collaborate on force design technical efforts with external agencies and stakeholders.
• Identify deficiencies in planned or ongoing design reviews and provide fix options.
• Document and communicate interim and final technical findings to senior decision makers.
• Actively participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and technical exchanges.

Skills

System engineering

Team leadership

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Position Title: Lead Systems Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Huntsville, AL

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance

Waypoint’s client is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to join their 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.

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 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.

Required

• 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.

Desired

• 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.