C3BM Principal Systems Engineer – Advanced Technologies (MDA)

Mission Driven Research•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Mission Driven Research 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), as well as work on 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. Work includes Cruise Missile Indications and Warning development; Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) integration; Enterprise Sensors Lab (ESL) prototype evaluation; and fielding Enterprise Sensors Processing Node (ESPN) operational capabilities. The position coordinates and participates in technical reviews at SECRET and TS levels, evaluates infrared data exploitation performance during real-world events, and supports assessment and integration of new infrared sensors into the MDA/DCC portfolio. The role also prepares and presents briefings to operators, developers, and executive leaders, and assists the program manager with acquisition actions, obtaining Government Furnished Equipment and Information, and assessing contractor performance.

Requirements

Secret clearance or higher.
12 or more 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).
Ability 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 for planning and executing space-system data exploitation capabilities for missile tracking, discrimination, and cueing.
Develop Cruise Missile Indications and Warning capabilities.
Integrate the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).
Evaluate Enterprise Sensors Lab (ESL) prototypes and support fielding Enterprise Sensors Processing Node (ESPN) operational capabilities.
Coordinate and actively participate in technical reviews at SECRET and TS levels.
Evaluate infrared data exploitation performance during real-world events.
Assist with 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.