Lead Systems Engineer (MDA)

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

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 () or by phone by calling . When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.

Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Full-time