Lead Systems Engineer (MDA)

Mission Driven Research

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

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance required
  • Bachelor's in Engineering or related technical/scientific discipline; Advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Technical proficiency with THAAD systems
  • Experience in DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM)
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead teams
  • Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency operations and THAAD Program Office

Responsibilities

  • Provide systems engineering and technical support for THAAD with international partners
  • Assist the Engineering Lead in managing technical aspects of force design work
  • Engage with international Tactical Data Link Architecture and attend data link conferences
  • Collaborate on technical efforts with external agencies and stakeholders
  • Identify design review deficiencies and propose solutions
  • Document and convey technical findings to senior decision makers
  • Participate in force design meetings and technical discussions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge missile defense systems
  • Collaboration with international stakeholders and agencies
  • Engagement in high-level technical discussions
  • Professional development opportunities in advanced defense systems
  • Full-time position with potential for career growth
Full Job Description
MDR is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you 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.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Provide systems and interoperability engineering, analysis, and technical guidance regarding the THAAD weapon system with international partners.
  • Assist Engineering Lead with managing the technical aspects of all assigned force design work
  • Assisting 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

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to 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
  • 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

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • 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, sub-contractor 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

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


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