C3BM Principal Systems Engineer – Advanced Technologies (MDA)

Mission Driven Research • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

MDR is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) systems engineering efforts. The role includes technical engineering and integration for Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC), future concepts, new functionality, and multinational exchange designs. The engineer will support planning and execution of space-system data exploitation capabilities for missile tracking, discrimination, and cueing, including cruise missile indications and warning development; Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture integration; Enterprise Sensors Lab prototype evaluation; and fielding Enterprise Sensors Processing Node operational capabilities. The position requires a Secret clearance or higher and a master's degree in STEM. The role is full-time at the Principal level and requires at least 12 years of related experience.

Requirements

• Secret clearance or higher.
• At least 12 years working on a missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program or project.
• Master's degree in STEM.
• Proficiency in systems engineering and execution processes.
• Some experience with or knowledge of missile defense weapon systems, radars, C2BMC, or BMDS OPIR Architecture (BOA).
• Capability to lead implementation of systems engineering processes to facilitate integration and transition of emerging capabilities into operations.

Nice To Haves

• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Ability to assess software code maturity and overall Technology Readiness Levels.
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systems engineering support in planning and executing space-system data exploitation capabilities for missile tracking, discrimination, and cueing.
• Support Cruise Missile Indications and Warning development.
• Support Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture integration, Enterprise Sensors Lab prototype evaluation, and fielding of Enterprise Sensors Processing Node operational capabilities.
• Coordinate and actively participate in technical reviews at SECRET and TS levels.
• Evaluate infrared data exploitation capability performance during real-world events.
• Assist in assessing and integrating new infrared sensors into the MDA/DCC portfolio of capabilities.
• Prepare and present explanatory briefings for operators, developers, and executive leaders.
• Assist the program manager with acquisition actions to get contractors on contract, coordinate obtaining required Government Furnished Equipment and Information, and assess overall contractor performance.
• Lead implementation of systems engineering processes to facilitate integration and transition of emerging capabilities into operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal