Radar Systems Engineer

Banner Defense • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Radar Systems Engineer Join our team! Be a part of our passionate and determined team on a mission to use our skills and experiences to make a difference in the defense and aerospace industry. Position Description: Banner Defense is looking for a talented Radar Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will provide advanced technical engineering support for the government customer and team to facilitate the development and purchase of combat radar systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing, acquiring, and fielding radar sensor systems for detecting and tracking threat missiles, with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and who is capable of guiding teams of subject matter experts, Prime Contractors, and operational stakeholders.

Requirements

• Masters in STEM field
• 12+ years' experience working on missile defense-related or other large DoD program / project
• Active Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship
• Knowledge and application of phased array radar theory, function, and design
• Capable of interfacing with internal and external project stakeholders; FMS Weapon System Program Office, FMS Case Management Division, USACE, Foreign Liaison Officer, and industry partners.
• Coordinate and manage project activities across other government agencies (OGAs).
• Able to assist with the identification and resolution of complex technical issues, as well as provide potential solutions to senior members of the Project Offices, MDA, Combatant Command, and Partner Nation as it pertains to the radar production, system integration, and check-out (SICO), deployment, emplacement, and tactical site operations.
• Able to apply disciplined systems engineering practices, identify and resolve complex problems associated with technical performance requirements, systems integration, and performance.
• Travel Required (25%)

Nice To Haves

• Top Secret clearance
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales
• Ability to work independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience with Program Management
• Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes
• Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure
• Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries
• Ability to present complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures
• Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure
• Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) X-Band Ground Sensors Directorate TBS Radar Project Office.
• Represent the program office in multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) related to radar system testing, acceptance, deployment, weapon site facility design and construction, weapon site activation, and sustainment engineering activities.
• Support Failure Review Board (FRB) and Corrective Action activity.
• Support obsolescence management activity.
• Produce, review, and manage engineering documents.
• Prepare technical and position papers, engineering briefs, schedules, and risk management documents.
• Develop program plans, plan of action, and milestone (POA&M) recommendations, and prepare executive-level briefing packages and formal documentation.
• Prepare alternative courses of action, analyses, and executive-level results presentations.
• Travel (25%) to prime contractor facility, test ranges, and foreign weapon site locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees