Senior Mission Engineer: Missile Defense Systems

Space Dynamics Laboratory; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) seeks a Mission Engineer - Missile Defense Systems & Technology to provide senior technical leadership across the development, integration, analysis, testing, and advancement of complex missile defense capabilities. You will translate findings for program leadership and customers, shaping decisions and strategies.

The role requires extensive DoD missile defense experience, the ability to lead multidisciplinary efforts, and active DoD Top Secret clearance with

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of engineering, analysis, test, or leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Able to translate complex findings for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a senior technical authority for missile defense technology and system architecture.
• Provides cross-disciplinary leadership across lifecycle activities from requirements to fielding.
• Mentors engineers and leads engineering methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in engineering or CS

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) seeks a Mission Engineer - Missile Defense Systems & Technology to provide senior technical leadership across the development, integration, analysis, testing, and advancement of complex missile defense capabilities. You will translate findings for program leadership and customers, shaping decisions and strategies.

The role requires extensive DoD missile defense experience, the ability to lead multidisciplinary efforts, and active DoD Top Secret clearance with