Principle Systems Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$170,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The Space Dynamics Laboratory’s (SDL) Strategic & Military Space Division is seeking a highly accomplished Mission Engineer – Missile Defense Systems & Technology to provide senior technical leadership in the development, integration, analysis, test, and advancement of complex missile defense capabilities. The Mission Engineer will serve as a recognized technical authority supporting missile defense programs and will work across engineering disciplines to solve complex system-of-systems challenges involving command and control, sensors, weapons, communications, networks, software, modeling and simulation, and operational mission systems. This position requires an individual who can operate effectively at both the detailed technical level and the enterprise level, translating complex engineering and analytical findings into actionable recommendations for program leadership, government customers, and senior decision-makers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Department of Defense missile defense programs, or comparable complex defense systems and has demonstrated the ability to lead multidisciplinary technical efforts from requirements definition and architecture through integration, test, fielding, and operational support. The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum 20 years’ experience of engineering, analysis, test, or technical leadership experience supporting complex aerospace, missile defense, space, or national security systems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with a wide range of internal and external customers
Strong organizational skills, quick learner, and demonstrated problem solver
Able to apply knowledge to complex, practical situations
Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering or computer science
Direct experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or integrated air and missile defense missions
Deep knowledge of C2BMC system including supported Combatant Commands, sensor utilization, algorithms to support tracking, battle management & sensor resource management
Experience with missile defense, integrated air and missile defense, command-and-control systems, weapon systems, space systems, or comparable complex DoW mission systems
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a US Government security clearance
Active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance
Eligible for SSBI, SCI, SI/TK
Some travel is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with mission functional framework and operations concept development
Experience in designing test campaigns for systems verification
Experience with multi-domain application of Command and Control
Experience with missile defense flight testing, ground testing, or operational assessment
Experience with Failure Review Boards, root-cause investigations, anomaly resolution, or mission-critical technical response
Experience directing or providing technical oversight of prime contractors, subcontractors, FFRDCs, UARCs, government laboratories, or other engineering organizations
Demonstrated record of developing innovative engineering or analytical methodologies that significantly improve technical performance, test effectiveness, or organizational decision-making

Responsibilities

Serves as a senior technical authority for missile defense technology, system architecture, integration, analysis, and engineering activities
Provides technical leadership across the full system development lifecycle, including concept development, requirements, architecture, design, integration, verification, validation, test, fielding, and operational assessment
Supports and advises the C2BMC-G Chief Engineer, Architect, Technical Advisor, and GAMMA lead on development of a global node for C2BMC
Creates strategy and vision, and leads teams to meet objectives directing and performing evaluation and assessments for integration of complex systems
Works with internal and external stakeholders in all phases of the engineering process: requirements definition and management, design, integration, test, and operations
Develops inputs to and evaluate contractor program baseline planning and execution
Perform technical oversight of classified project development, risk assessments, and contractor performance against requirements
Independently evaluates contractor technical reports and analyses
Reviews, comments, and prepares technical responses for the Government program office on contractor proposals
Performs independent evaluation and assessment in support of DCC and USSPACECOM
Assesses emerging technologies and recommend technical approaches for improving missile defense performance, resilience, interoperability, and mission effectiveness
Mentors’ engineers and technical leads and helps establish engineering methodologies, standards, and best practices across the organization