Senior Principal Engineer - Defense Payloads

Ignite Now; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Now is hiring a Principal Engineer to provide engineering oversight for target system payloads and countermeasure development in Huntsville, AL. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a Master's in STEM, and 12+ years of missile defense experience.

You will act as a trusted advisor to the program office, reviewing designs, plans, and instrumentation layouts while coordinating across multiple teams to ensure on-time delivery through major milestones.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Master's degree in STEM.
• 12+ years supporting missile defense or large DoD programs.
• Experience managing end-to-end program lifecycles.
• Willing to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight for payloads and countermeasures.
• Evaluate prime contractor designs and technical plans.
• Anchor during milestones from System Requirements to Product Acceptance.
• Collaborate across organizations to ensure timely deliveries.
• Support cost estimates and project scheduling.

Skills

Adaptability

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Ignite Now is hiring a Principal Engineer to provide engineering oversight for target system payloads and countermeasure development in Huntsville, AL. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a Master's in STEM, and 12+ years of missile defense experience.

You will act as a trusted advisor to the program office, reviewing designs, plans, and instrumentation layouts while coordinating across multiple teams to ensure on-time delivery through major milestones.