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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 12d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Systems Engineer will lead interoperability efforts for the Missile Defense Agency's Defense of Guam program, managing risks and coordinating technical integration across multiple domains. The role involves overseeing test events, ensuring technical accuracy, and providing executive-level briefings to senior leadership.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance and a Master's degree in a STEM field with at least 12 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MDA systems engineering processes, system architecture, and various engineering tools like DOORS and Windchill is required.
Full job description
MDR is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to 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.
What You'll Be Doing:
Serve as the Guam Interoperability Technical Lead identifying, prioritizing, and managing interoperability risks, issues, trouble reports and observations
Coordinate with GDS JPO, the services, and external developers to ensure external support to MDA component offices for development, integration and test assets
Champions all inter-element/inter-agency/service interoperability challenges to include tracking issue/trouble report progress and providing metrics to MDA leadership for all MDA Guam equities.
Supports AB, DC, DE, DT and the MDA Director in management of interoperability issues that impact MDA Guam commitments
Identifies and champions interoperability objectives for integration tests (e.g. JCIs, CDIs), exercises, test venues (e.g. development HWIL labs) and analysis venues to reduce design and interoperability risks prior to entering formal GDS testing
Ensures MDS component offices, developers and test/analysis teams receive all externally-furnished data, information, models, test assets, threat/scenario data, and requirements to design, develop, test and field MDA components
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
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Active Secret clearance
Master's Degree in STEM and 12+ years of related professional experience
Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures
Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system
Experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC)
Familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, and cybersecurity-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
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Preferred background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices
Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree in STEM
Position Requirements
Clearance Required
Secret
Position Level
Principal
FT/PT
Full Time
Years Related Work Experience
12
Education Level Required
Master's
Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us by email ([email protected]) or by phone by calling (256) 299-9288. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.
Related keywords
Systems EngineeringMissile Defense AgencyDefense of GuamInteroperabilityPatriotTHAADAegisC2BMCDOORSWindchillQlikCybersecurityConfiguration ManagementPDRCDRSICO
Mission Driven Research, Inc. (MDR) is a Huntsville, Alabama-based company founded in 2012 dedicated to providing cutting-edge technical services to the U.S. federal government. Supporting agencies such as the Missile Defense Agency, NASA, the U.S. Army, and the Defense Intelligence Agency, MDR specializes in delivering innovative solutions to complex defense and space challenges.
At MDR, we are driven by three core values: going the extra mile to provide exceptional service, continuous personal and professional growth, and giving generously to support charitable initiatives. Our mission is not only to advance national security and defense capabilities but also to create a lasting positive impact in our communities.
Offices: 7500 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, Alabama 35802, US
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