Modern Technology Solutions

Principal Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination

Modern Technology Solutions • $130K — $155K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
  • Current Active Secret clearance with the potential to obtain an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Proficiency in radar signal processing, object classification, and electronic protection.
  • Strong background in systems engineering analysis and process management.
  • Experienced in technical performance assessments, risk analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Familiar with electronic attack/protection modeling for analysis and requirements.
  • Skilled in developing technology maturation plans for transitioning technologies to program offices.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate within a diverse, multi-discipline team.
  • Deliver technical analysis and scientific support to Missile Defense Agency's Counter-Countermeasures Directorate.
  • Generate solutions to enhance the Missile Defense System's discrimination and protection capabilities.
  • Analyze and assess engineering requirements and operations concepts.
  • Guide the integration of schedules for engineering processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leading defense environment.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in missile defense.
  • Potential for career advancement through participation in advanced projects.
  • Work collaboratively with industry experts and multi-discipline teams.
Full Job Description
In this role you will provide systems technical analysis expertise to develop new Missile Defense System capabilities for the identification of lethal objects.

Job Responsibilities
  • Work within a multi-discipline, multi-source/industry team
  • Provide technical analysis, management, and general scientific support to MDA's Counter- Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate
  • Develop and formulate options for improving the Missile Defense System's discrimination and electronic protection capabilities


Required Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 12 years of experience
  • Minimum Active Secret clearance required
  • Ability to quickly qualify for an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance if you do not possess one
  • Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, object classification and electronic protection
  • Experience in systems engineering analysis and process management to include development and review of engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules
  • Experience in conducting technical performance assessments and resulting risk analysis and mitigation development.
  • Experience in electronic attack/protection modeling development to support analysis and requirements development
  • Experience in developing technology maturation plans to transfer potential technologies to program offices


Desired Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes
  • Program management certification (DAU, PMP, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals to include radar limitations
  • Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals
  • Knowledge of radar hardware and design


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About Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
Learn more about Modern Technology Solutions
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1993
* Ladders Estimates

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