Radar Requirements Analyst (MDA)

Mission Driven Research, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Radar Requirements Analyst to join its defense team.

The role focuses on capturing and managing radar-related requirements for ground sensor systems used in missile defense programs, with emphasis on DOORS, DXL, and model-based systems. You will work with DoD and industry partners to translate system needs into verifiable specifications, support technical reviews, and evolve requirement management practices in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of related professional experience.
• Knowledge of MBSE environments and SysML (CAMEO).
• Experience with DOORS and/or DXL/Macro scripting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DoD, industry, and other teams to manage radar ground sensor requirements.
• Capture specifications in DOORS/CAMEO as required by engineers.
• Compare development specs to government specs and coordinate resolutions.
• Maintain databases and system models per MDA best practices.
• Support technical discussions and lead meetings (TRRs, TIMs, PDR/CDR/FDR).
• Develop briefs and traceability reports for item development.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

8+ years experience

MBSE & SysML

DOORS & DXL scripting

CAMEO

Radar knowledge

Clearance required

Education

Bachelor's degree (STEM)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

DXL scripting

CAMEO

Job description

MDR is looking for an amazing Radar Requirements Analyst to join our team! In this role, the ideal candidate will possess experience writing in DXL for IBM Rational DOORS, familiarity with model-based-systems-engineering and associated systems like CAMEO, and familiarity with Radar systems for missile warning and missile defense.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborate with multiple DoD, Industry, and 4th estate teams to manage requirements for multiple ground sensor systems in development by the Missile Defense Agency
• Capture technical specifications for future development initiatives in DOORS and/or CAMEO, as required by program engineers
• Compare prime item development specifications to government specifications, identify deficiencies, and coordinate resolution with stakeholders
• Maintain databases and system models in accordance with Missile Defense Agency best practices as defined by the Systems Engineer and Transformation Task Force
• Support technical discussions and interchanges to vector development of requirements and ensure compliance with lead engineer vision and intent
• Develop briefings, point papers, and trace reports for prime item development specification and relevant system model deliveries
• Coordinate support from supporting personnel as needed, provide concise instructions and expectations to assist in managing databases and models
• Evolve current requirement management practices in response to changing information system capabilities
• Capture processes, standards, and techniques in checklists to enable support and cross-team function as needed
• Provide technical direction to Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Design Reviews (PDR, CDR, FDR)

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Active Secret clearance or higher
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or related field, or equivalent work experience that meets guidelines established for job
• Master's Degree or equivalent, may be preferred at this level
• 8+ years of related professional experience
• Knowledge and application of (or interest in) Model Based System Engineering environments and SysML experience (CAMEO)
• Experience with DOORS and/or DXL/Macro scripting

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree and 20+ years working on a missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project or radar system or a Master's degree and 12+ years working on a missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project or radar system
• Experience with radar operation or radar acquisition
• Knowledge of Electronic Warfare principles
• Review of verification results of Prime Item Development Specifications
• Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to self-manage and initiate within a team structure
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries
• Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures (MERG, ICWG, CSAG, etc.)

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Secret
• Position Level
  • Principal
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 20
• Education Level Required
  • 4-yr
    

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