Chenega Corporation

Senior Systems Engineer

Chenega Corporation$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in a STEM field
  • 12+ years of relevant systems engineering experience in missile defense programs
  • In-depth understanding of MDA systems engineering processes
  • Demonstrated knowledge of system architecture
  • Active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Perform integrated analysis of DoG test events including various tests and evaluations
  • Participate in key engineering milestones, conducting reviews and assessments
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and synchronize schedules
  • Provide insights on secure system designs and risk management
  • Lead technical meetings and track action items effectively
  • Develop technical presentations for senior leadership
  • Coordinate high-level meetings and communications as required

Benefits

  • Wide-ranging benefits package for team members
  • Focus on professional development with opportunities for skill enhancement
  • Supportive work culture promoting well-being and flexibility
  • Encouragement of volunteerism and community impact initiatives
Full Job Description
Senior Systems Engineer

Redstone Arsenal, AL

Venturi, LLC A Chenega Company has a challenging career opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer who will support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Program Office delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG). This role supports a priority national defense effort in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a key strategic location. The selected candidate will provide senior-level systems engineering support, guiding technical efforts across multiple domains and ensuring alignment with MDA objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check Out (SICO) activities
  • Participate in and support engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and supporting organizations to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy
  • Provide input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies
  • Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination
  • Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel
  • Coordinate GENser and SAP-level meetings and VTCs as needed
  • Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums
  • Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis and coordination
  • Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in STEM field
  • 12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense-related programs
    • Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures
    • Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system
  • Active Secret clearance


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Preferred background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM, in addition to a Master's degree in STEM


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC)
  • Familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, andcybersecurity-informed engineering
  • Knowledge of the ETM-2 system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers
  • Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
  • Skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers


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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About Chenega Corporation

Chenega Corporation is a government services holding company based in Anchorage, Alaska. It was founded in 1974 by Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) shareholders. Chenega Corporation has over 5,000 employees across the United States and worldwide. The company provides security, environmental, IT, healthcare, construction, and education services to government and commercial customers. Chenega Corporation is one of the largest ANC-owned corporations in the United States. The company has received numerous awards for its services, including the 2019 Nunn-Perry Award for its mentor-protégé program.
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1974

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