Senior Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination (MDA)

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

Job summary

Mission Driven Research is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination to help develop new Missile Defense System capabilities for identifying lethal objects.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team providing technical analysis, management, and scientific support to MDA's Counter-Discrimination Directorate, and you will formulate options to enhance discrimination and electronic protection capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a STEM field with 12 years of experience.
• Minimum Active Secret clearance; ability to qualify for TS/SCI.
• Experience in radar signal processing and discrimination.
• Strong systems engineering analysis and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-discipline, multi-source/industry team.
• Provide technical analysis and support to MDA's Counter-Discrimination Directorate.
• Develop options to improve Missile Defense System discrimination and electronic protection.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

MDA SE processes

PM certification

Missile defense basics

Electro-optics basics

Radar hardware

Radar signal processing

Object classification

Electronic protection

Attack/protection modeling

Requirements analysis

Education

Master's degree in a STEM field

Job description

MDR is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination to join our team! In this role you will provide systems technical analysis expertise to develop new Missile Defense System capabilities for the identification of lethal objects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work within a multi-discipline, multi-source/industry team
• Provide technical analysis, management, and general scientific support to MDA's Counter- Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate
• Develop and formulate options for improving the Missile Defense System's discrimination and electronic protection capabilities

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Master's Degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 12 years of experience
• Minimum Active Secret clearance required
• Ability to quickly qualify for an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance if you do not possess one
• Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, object classification and electronic protection
• Experience in systems engineering analysis and process management to include development and review of engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules
• Experience in conducting technical performance assessments and resulting risk analysis and mitigation development
• Experience in electronic attack/protection modeling development to support analysis and requirements development
• Experience in developing technology maturation plans to transfer potential technologies to program offices

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes
• Program management certification (DAU, PMP, etc.)
• Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals to include radar limitations
• Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals
• Knowledge of radar hardware and design

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Secret
• Position Level
  • Principal
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 12
• Education Level Required
  • Master's

Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.