GMD Ground Systems Principal Systems Engineer

Avion Solutions

$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 of experience in complex system of systems or missile defense engineering
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and DOORS
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
  • U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DoW security clearance
  • Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Participate in planning and development for GMD Ground Support Systems
  • Review requirement changes against GSS baseline for impacts
  • Evaluate peer deliverables for alignment with GSS specifications
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to refine requirements
  • Analyze cost estimates and schedule impacts for modifications
  • Present technical and schedule implications for new requirements
  • Coordinate with MDA Stakeholders to resolve system requirement issues
  • Translate agency objectives into GSS requirements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a high-impact defense project
  • Engage with leading experts in missile defense
  • Contribute to national security initiatives
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • Professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
GMD Ground Systems Principal Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Experience:
  • 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.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.
  • Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • MDA experience.


Locations Huntsville, AL

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