Lead Systems Engineer

APEX TK LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX TK LLC is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide interoperable THAAD engineering support with international partners. You will guide force design activities, coordinate data link architectures, and present findings to senior leadership.

You have 10+ years in defense systems, a relevant engineering degree (advanced degree preferred), and an active secret clearance. Expect leadership in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with DoD programs.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of related professional experience.
• Technical understanding and experience with THAAD.
• Experience with MILSATCOM terrestrial and satellite systems.
• Develop and present reports and presentations to senior management; excellent written and verbal skills.
• Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems.
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and THAAD Program Office.
• Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active secret clearance

THAAD knowledge

MILSATCOM experience

Reports and presentations

Systems engineering processes

Independent work / leadership

MDA/THAAD program familiarity

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Collaborative contractor environment

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's degree in STEM

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