SENIOR RADAR SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Reliant Tec; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in missile defense is seeking a Senior System Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The role involves managing software development processes, ensuring the integration of complex systems, and interfacing with various teams to achieve project milestones. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in a STEM field and have extensive experience within DoD projects, alongside strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex DoD program / project.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
• Secret Clearance or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Provide software engineering expertise for a ground-based ballistic missile defense radar.
• Manage software and firmware development and system testing.
• Develop and present technical briefings to Senior Leadership.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Ability to self-manage

Agile methodologies

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Engineer with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills capable of interfacing verbally and in writing with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Prime Contractor.

• Provide software engineering subject matter expertise for a ground based, Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) radar.
• Manage contractor software and firmware development, system / subsystem test requirements, regression testing, debugging efforts, performance verification, requirements traceability and documentation development.
• Develop and review software requirements and operational concepts, system interfaces, and schedule and resource estimates.
• Provide development estimates for scheduling, Implement document builds, perform unit testing, and support testing and deployment of software.
• Support Software and Modeling and Simulation IPTs, design Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Working Groups, Design Reviews, and Code Reviews, to ensure system / subsystem designs meets requirements.
• Evaluate and prioritize software / firmware trouble report resolutions to incorporate into new version releases based on criticality level or functionality requirements.
• Interface with a multi-disciplinary product development team to support design, system integration, and fielding.
• Develop and present technical briefings and reports to Senior Leadership.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Required Experience :

• Master's degree (STEM) and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project
• Knowledge of phased array radar theory, function, and design
• Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Support advanced portions of the lifecycle of software development to include requirements definition, integration, and deployment.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices, Agile methodologies, and Scaled Agile Framework
• Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure
• Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries
• Ability presenting complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Secret Clearance or higher required

Desired Experience :

• Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures
• Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure
• Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts

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Senior System Engineer • Huntsville, AL, United States