GMD Ground Systems Principal Engineer

KODA Technologies Inc.

$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.
  • 12+ years experience in system of systems or missile defense engineering.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and DOORS software.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in planning and defining performance requirements for GMD Ground Support Systems.
  • Review requirement changes for impacts on GSS baseline specifications.
  • Examine peer deliverables for consistency with established GSS guidelines.
  • Collaborate with various technical experts to develop and modify requirements.
  • Contribute to cost estimates and analyze implications of requirement changes.
  • Package and present technical and schedule impacts of requirements.
  • Coordinate with MDA stakeholders to resolve Missile Defense System requirement issues.
  • Translate MDS Core Standards into actionable GSS requirements.

Benefits

  • 100% on-site work at Redstone Arsenal for direct engagement with the team.
  • Opportunity to work on high-stakes missile defense projects.
  • Collaboration with experts across various aspects of ground-based defense systems.
  • Development of skills and experience in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Full Job Description
GMD Ground Systems Principal Engineer

Position Overview:

KODA Technologies is seeking a GMD Ground Systems Principal Systems Engineer to work as a technical staff member of the GMN SE team supporting the definition of performance requirements for the GMD Ground System.

This position will be 100% on-site at Redstone Arsenal.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate in the development, management, and planning for current and future capabilities as it relates to requirements for Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Ground Support Systems (GSS) missile field silos and interfaces.
  • Review proposed requirement changes in higher-level specifications for impacts to GSS baseline.
  • Review peer/counterpart deliverables, drawings, models, and specifications for consistency with GSS baseline.
  • Coordinate with GMD Warfighter, Ground Based Interceptor, Next Generation Interceptor, and GSS Subject Matter Experts to identify and develop new or modified requirements and assist in incorporating changes into the GMD System Engineering & Integration flow down of requirements.
  • Develop inputs to a cost estimate and analyze schedule impacts of new or modified requirements.
  • Package technical, cost, and schedule impacts to advocate acceptance or rejection of the new or modified requirements.
  • Coordinate with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Stakeholders to identify and resolve any issues related to changes in Missile Defense System (MDS) system requirements.
  • Translate MDS Core Standards, Mission Assurance Plan, Parts, Materials, Processes Procedures, Cybersecurity, and other agency objectives and processes into GSS requirements.
  • Review GSS contractor's decomposition of requirements into the Prime Item Development Specifications and verification products, which includes coordination of GSS Contractor verification products in combination with government assessment activities.

Required Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline is required.
  • Minimum of 12 years direct experience in complex system of systems or missile defense system engineering is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and DOORS is required.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are required.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • MDA experince desired

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret or Top Secret Clearance is required

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