Systems Integration Engineer - GMD Fire Control Lab Operations
About The Position
Experienced Engineer to become part of the Ground-based Mid-course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) Contract in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The GMD Program is a critical part of the nations layered Ballistic Missile Defense System providing the US with the capability to engage and intercept long range ballistic missile threats during midcourse flights. The Ground Systems component of GMD provides the capability to process data received from radars and overhead sensors, communicate across a complex network of redundant nodes, interact with the warfighter, compute intercept solutions, command and direct ground-based interceptors to their targets.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
- Active Secret Clearance required
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5+ years of experience, or Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience
- Experience supporting software-centric system development (preferably in system-of-systems environments)
- Proficiency in C++, Java, and Ada
- Ability to write or modify scripts to support testing and integration activities
- Strong troubleshooting skills with a working knowledge of Linux environments
Nice To Haves
- Current Security+ certification
- Experience with GMD and/or Missile Defense Agency (MDA) systems
- Familiarity with Linux GUI tools such as Eclipse and GNAT Programming Studio (GPS)
- Experience with software containing GUIs and mathematical/logical processing in Linux
- Knowledge of full software development lifecycle (SDLC) with an integration/test focus
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain lab and mini node configurations, including updates and installations using Red Hat Package Manager (RPM)
- Execute lab runs to test and verify new software capabilities; conduct daily log file monitoring and management
- Develop scenarios and input files to evaluate software behavior under specific test conditions
- Perform message tracing within the GFC system to validate software functionality
- Document anomalies, collect logs, and support root-cause investigations in collaboration with developers
- Participate in daily Agile Scrum meetings to communicate progress and blockers
- Maintain Security+ certification and complete privileged user account training
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package with excellent medical and dental insurance program
- 401(k) plan
- employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- paid time off
- holiday pay
- tuition and training reimbursement
- incentive compensation program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
