Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

BlueHalo, an AV company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueHalo, a leading AV company, seeks a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for its Kinetic Effectors Group. This critical role involves leading system engineering efforts in missile development, ensuring compliance and integration with government standards. Successful candidates will possess strong leadership skills, relevant technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence in a mission-driven environment. Join us to shape the future of defense technology.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• 11+ years of relevant experience in complex system development.
• 3+ years in an architecture or technical leadership role.
• U.S. citizen with an active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Systems Engineering Team and manage system architecture.
• Define system-level requirements and conduct architecture trade studies.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with military standards.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Risk Management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SysML

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Description

BlueHalo, an AV Company, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join our Kinetic Effectors Group. This role will lead the Systems Engineering Team from requirements decomposition through Systems Verification and Validation for the Next Generation Counter Uncrewed Aerial System Missile (NGCM) in support of national defense objectives. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, government customers, and suppliers to deliver cutting-edge solutions in a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities For Successful Candidates

• Define system-level requirements and manage the system architecture across all phases of the missile development lifecycle.
• Lead the development of system-level concepts of operations (CONOPS), architecture models, and interface definitions.
• Collaborate with domain experts in guidance, control, propulsion, seekers, and warhead systems to ensure cohesive integration.
• Conduct architecture trade studies, system decomposition, allocation of functions across subsystems, risk assessments and design reviews.
• Derive system requirements from customer-furnished information such as reference scenarios and develop technical performance metrics for system architectures that support engagement of emerging complex threats.
• Develop and maintain digital models (MBSE) that support lifecycle decisions.
• Serve as the primary systems engineering technical interface to internal stakeholders, suppliers, and government customers.
• Oversee system verification and validation, including support of test planning, execution, and analysis.
• Champion systems engineering best practices, risk management, and technical baselines across development phases.
• Partner with the program Chief Engineer to set priorities, track technical progress, and maintain a technical baseline that can be flowed down to the team members
• Participate in proposal development, including assisting with plans and specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural standards and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant military standards and regulatory requirements.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret security clearance, but exceptional candidates with the ability to successfully undergo government screening to obtain the appropriate level of clearance will also be considered.
• 11+ years of relevant professional experience in complex system development, with 3+ years in an architecture or technical leadership role.
• Deep understanding of system-of-systems design and missile subsystem interdependencies.
• Expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), preferably using SysML and tools such as Cameo.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and interface with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is essential.
• Must be proficient in use Microsoft business tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Candidate should: 1) be extremely organized with strong multi-tasking and time-management skills, 2) have experience as part of a cohesive team and be able to deliver the highest quality service, 3) be able to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to travel to support supplier reviews, customer meetings, and test events
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience architecting complex weapon systems for the U.S. Department of Defense.
• Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and Digital Engineering strategies.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes and military standards.
• Prior work with air-to-air, air-to-ground, or surface-to-air missile systems.
• Relevant certifications including Architecture certification, as well as Lead Systems Engineer certification.
• Experience building and tracking an integrated master schedule (IMS) using Microsoft Project.
• Experience working with US Army acquisition organizations.
  
  

Salary Range: $133,000 - $232,000

BlueHalo, an AV company pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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