MDA Principal THAAD / FMS Lead Systems Engineer

Tel.Net s.r.l.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k matching

Competitive pay

Job summary

GovSG in Huntsville, AL seeks a proven Principal Lead THAAD / FMS Systems Engineer to support THAAD Chief Engineer and UAE THAAD Engineering Lead on-site in Huntsville, AL. You will provide systems engineering and interoperability guidance with international partners, coordinating force design efforts and reporting findings to senior management.

Required are a Secret clearance, 10+ years in THAAD/DoD, and strong DoD MILSATCOM experience.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of related professional experience in THAAD/DoD.
• Experience with THAAD and MILSATCOM systems.
• Ability to present reports to senior management.
• Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems.
• Familiarity with MDA/BMD THAAD program office work.
• Proficiency in system engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems and interoperability engineering with international partners.
• Assist Engineering Lead with managing technical aspects of force design.
• Assist with international Tactical Data Link Architecture and data link conferences.
• Coordinate force design efforts with external agencies and stakeholders.
• Identify deficiencies and propose fixes in design reviews.
• Document and communicate findings to senior management.
• Participate in force design meetings and technical exchanges.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Secret clearance

Systems engineering

DoD MILSATCOM

Leadership

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

LCAT: ENG IV

GovSG is looking for a proven Principal Lead THAAD / FMS 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.

This is an on-site position in Huntsville, AL.

Position Duties:

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Position 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

Position 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

Salary:

$145,000-$165,000. Actual compensation offered to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Why You’ll Want to Work at GovSG:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO and company matched 401k
• Development opportunities through comprehensive training suite
• Ability to make an impact supporting the warfighter
• Opportunities to engage with the community through volunteering

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

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