Aegis GPI Senior Systems Engineer
About The Position
Provide Propulsion Engineering support for the Missile Defense Agency Aegis-based Defense Glide Phase Interceptor Program Office. 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 analysis and executive level results presentation. Produce, review and manage engineering documents. Prepare technical and position papers, engineering briefs, schedules and risk management documents. Interface with Japan Ministry of Defense and Japan industry to support solid propellant develop efforts. Self-motivated, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic program office. Apply disciplined systems engineering practices, identify and resolve complex problems associated with technical performance requirements, systems engineering, and performance trades and provide potential solutions to senior members of the Program Offices as well as the Missile Defense Agency. Lead Integrated Product Teams and Working Groups. Assist in the application of innovative digital engineering and agile acquisition processes in the execution of assigned tasks.
Requirements
- US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance
- Master’s Degree in a STEM Discipline
- Technically proficient in the design, development, and transition to production of solid propellant propulsion systems including solid propellant Divert and Attitude Control Systems
- 12+ years of related development experience working on DOD missile programs
- Works Independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic program office.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to apply Engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems
- Ability to provide program oversight and recommendations for resolution of complex technical issues to Senior Leadership within the Program Office and MDA Leadership
- Familiarity with Navy Weapon Systems
Nice To Haves
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems
- Prior Program Office experience
- Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, Systems Engineering, Weapon Systems development and operations, Aegis Qualifications, etc.
Responsibilities
- Provide Propulsion Engineering support for the Missile Defense Agency Aegis-based Defense Glide Phase Interceptor Program Office.
- 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 analysis and executive level results presentation.
- Produce, review and manage engineering documents.
- Prepare technical and position papers, engineering briefs, schedules and risk management documents.
- Interface with Japan Ministry of Defense and Japan industry to support solid propellant develop efforts.
- Apply disciplined systems engineering practices, identify and resolve complex problems associated with technical performance requirements, systems engineering, and performance trades and provide potential solutions to senior members of the Program Offices as well as the Missile Defense Agency.
- Lead Integrated Product Teams and Working Groups.
- Assist in the application of innovative digital engineering and agile acquisition processes in the execution of assigned tasks.
Benefits
- medical
- financial
- other benefits, dependent on the position offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
