Senior Engineer - Directed Energy Weapons Systems
About The Position
MTSI is seeking an experienced senior level engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency Sensors and Directed Energy Technology Development Office on Directed Energy weapon and advanced sensor system concept design and analysis across multiple domains. Candidate will work with a team of multi-disciplinary engineers who are leading the future of directed energy systems for strategic defense- a DoD research priority. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical excellence, and attention to detail.
Requirements
- 10 years technical management experience in related field.
- MA/MS in Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field.
- Proficient in technical standards, principles, practices, and processes related to complex systems engineering
- Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and experience primarily with EO/IR sensors, target tracking, high power lasers, high power microwaves, and/or short-pulsed lasers experience desired
- Project office experience working engineering, test and/or project planning
Responsibilities
- Provide day- to-day technical leadership, direction, and management support for Engineering and Advanced Technology projects.
- Execute extensive managerial, technical, and business experience relating to major systems or programs for the DoD.
- Lead and execute extensive engineering/scientific support on systems, system elements, interfacing systems, components, devices and/or processes for complex developmental and prototypical weapon systems.
- Apply in-depth practical and theoretical technical/engineering knowledge to wide spectrum of technology issues.
- Work independently, as a team member, and or leading teams/tasks to solve engineering/scientific problems.
- Ensure implementation of system engineering "V" processes with consideration of a program acquisition life cycle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
