Senior Mission Systems Engineer

IronMountain Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IronMountain Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Mission Systems Engineer to lead IPTs and oversee development, integration, and sustainment programs for a government customer.

The role requires extensive Army Aviation experience, MOSA/ FACE/ OMS familiarity, and weapon systems integration expertise; candidates must hold a Secret clearance (TS/SCI desired) and be able to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering required.
• 12+ years in Army Aviation related field.
• Senior-level program execution from concept to airworthiness release.
• Background in project management, weapons integration, and Launched Effects integration.
• Expert knowledge of aircraft systems and formal systems engineering processes.
• Understanding of mission systems including navigation, sensors, and EW.
• Familiarity with MOSA, FACE and OMS standards.
• Experience with MIL-STD-1553 and Ethernet networks.
• Experience with Army Aviation development programs and PMO support; SOFSA a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with government leadership and primes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as IPT Lead for development, integration, and sustainment programs.
• Act as SME for integration of mission equipment including conventional weapon systems, LE, and survivability equipment.
• Lead coordination between Army FCD, PM UAS, and other aviation platform organizations.
• Develop and manage program acquisition strategies, cost and schedule estimates, and risk mitigations.
• Oversee documentation for CRPs: SOW, PWS, CDRLs, IGCEs.
• Lead technical evaluation of contractor proposals and ensure performance meets requirements.
• Collaborate with primes, vendors, and government airworthiness/test organizations to qualify configurations.
• Brief senior government management on status, progress, and risks.

Skills

Program management

System integration

Aircraft mission systems

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Tools

MIL-STD-1553

FACE

Open Mission Systems

Job description

IronMountain Solutions is currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Mission Systems Engineer to support a government customer in the Huntsville, AL area. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated leader capable of operating with minimal supervision, building strong relationships across multiple project offices, and managing complex technical programs from concept through fielding.

Education and General Experience:

• Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering discipline.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in a technical field related to Army Aviation.
• Demonstrated experience in senior-level program execution, from concept design to product integration and obtaining Airworthiness Release.
• Extensive background in technical project management, weapons integration, and Launched Effects (LE) integration.
• Expert knowledge of aircraft systems and formal systems engineering processes, including requirement development, analysis, and verification.
• Understanding of aircraft mission systems, including navigation, communication, sensor suites (e.g., EO/IR, Radar), and electronic warfare systems.
• Experience with Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA), including standards like Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) and Open Mission Systems (OMS).
• Familiarity with military data bus architectures (e.g., MIL-STD-1553) and Ethernet-based data networks.
• Experience working on Army Aviation development programs and supporting government Project Management Offices (PMO) is highly desired. A background in Special Operations Forces Support Activity (SOFSA) is a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills are required to facilitate coordination with government leadership, prime contractors, and cross-functional teams.

Job Duties:

• Serve as the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, responsible for the strategic management of development, integration, and sustainment programs.
• Act as the primary technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the integration of mission equipment, including conventional weapon systems (e.g., bomb racks, rocket pods, cannons), Launched Effects (LE), and aircraft survivability equipment (e.g., flare dispensers, radar warning).
• Lead coordination efforts between key government stakeholders, including the Army Future Concepts Directorate (FCD), Project Manager Uncrewed Aerial Systems (PM UAS), and other major aviation platform organizations.
• Develop and manage comprehensive program acquisition strategies, program cost and schedule estimates, and program risk assessments and mitigations.
• Oversee the development and execution of all documentation for Contracts Requirements Packages (CRPs), including Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Contracts Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Serve as the lead technical evaluator for contractor proposals and ensure prime contractor performance meets all technical, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Collaborate with prime contractors, vendors, and government airworthiness and test organizations to define, resource, and execute a clear path to qualification and safety confirmation for new and modified configurations.
• Brief senior government management on the status, progress, and risks of all assigned projects on a regular basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
• Must currently hold a Secret level security clearance; a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is desired.
• Must be able to commit to job-related travel (up to 25%).

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