Lead Systems Engineer

Chenega MIOS$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical/scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of professional experience with a focus on THAAD.
  • Possess an Active Secret clearance.
  • Successfully pass background and drug screening.
  • Proficient understanding of tactical data links and military communication systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide systems and interoperability engineering support for the THAAD weapon system.
  • Assist in managing technical aspects of force design work.
  • Attend data link conferences and provide insights.
  • Coordinate force design technical efforts with various stakeholders.
  • Identify and propose solutions for deficiencies in design reviews.
  • Document and present technical findings to senior-level decision makers.
  • Participate in design meetings and technical exchanges.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and on-the-job experience.
  • Positive and supportive work culture promoting employee well-being.
  • Recognition of individual uniqueness and flexibility in daily choices.
  • Engagement in corporate citizenship and social impact initiatives.
Full Job Description
Overview

Lead Systems Engineer

 

Redstone Arsenal, AL

 

Venturi, LLC, a Chenega Company, has an exciting career opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer who will provide coordinated communications integration support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Chief Engineer and United Arab Emirates (UAE) THAAD Engineering Lead.  This Engineer will work on the TEAMS Next Missile Defense Systems Engineering contract supporting the Missile Defense Agency.

Responsibilities
  • Provide systems and interoperability engineering, analysis, and technical guidance regarding the THAAD weapon system with international partners.
  • Assist the Engineering Lead with managing the technical aspects of all assigned force design work
  • Assist with international Tactical Data Link Architecture, attending data link conferences
  • Collaborate and coordinate on force design technical efforts with multiple external agencies and stakeholders
  • Identify deficiencies and shortcomings in planned or ongoing design reviews and provide options for fixing them
  • Document and communicate interim and final technical findings and results in a clear manner that is understandable to senior-level decision makers
  • Actively participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and technical exchanges
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to the area of specialty, and an advanced degree may be preferred at this level
  • 10+ years of related professional experience
    • Technical understanding and experience with THAAD
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Successfully pass background and drug screening

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in STEM and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
  • Tactical data links (TDL J, Link 11, Link 16) systems, encryption systems, precision timing systems (PNT), and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Military experience with Air Defense Artillery, Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), and Common Data Link Interface-Module (CDLI-M)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, prime contractor, subcontractor, and supporting contractor personnel in a badge-less contractor environment
  • Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Prior experience within Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM)
  • Develop and present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel; exceptional written and verbal skills required
  • Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
  • Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or THAAD Program Office work efforts
  • Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes

 

 

How you’ll grow  

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.  

  

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.  

  

Benefits  

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.  

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.  

  

Chenega MIOS’s culture  

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.  

  

Corporate citizenship  

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.  

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.  

Chenega MIOS News-https://chenegamios.com/news/

  

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team  

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:  

Chenega MIOS web site -www.chenegamios.com

Glassdoor -https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm

LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/

Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/ 

 

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