Lead Systems Engineer (MDA)

Mission Driven Research; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research in Huntsville, AL is seeking an amazingly talented Lead Systems Engineer to provide coordinated communications integration support to the THAAD Chief Engineer for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE THAAD Engineering Lead.

You will lead systems and interoperability engineering efforts, collaborate with international partners, and guide force design activities while communicating results to senior management.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance and 12+ years of related DoD experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with THAAD and MILSATCOM DoD communication systems.
• Ability to develop and present reports to senior management.
• Capable of independent work and leading teams in a fast-paced, government environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems and interoperability engineering, analysis, and guidance for 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.
• Collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders on force design efforts.
• 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

Active Secret clearance

10+ years experience

THAAD knowledge

MILSATCOM experience

System engineering

Technical reporting

Independent / leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

MDR 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

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Secret
• Position Level
  • Principal
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 12
• Education Level Required
  • Master’s

Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.