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Senior Systems Engineer (MDA)

Huntsville, AL, US • Posted 17 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

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Evaluation
System Integration
Technical Support
Design Review
Systems Design
Amazon SES
SAP
IBM Rational DOORS
Windchill
Collaboration
System Security
Regulatory Compliance
Systems Engineering
Systems Architecture
MDA
BMC
Configuration Management
ETM
Management
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Cyber Security
Security Clearance
Research
Accessibility

Summary

MDR is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Program Office delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG). This role supports a priority national defense effort in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a key strategic location. The selected candidate will provide senior-level systems engineering support, guiding technical efforts across multiple domains and ensuring alignment with MDA objectives.

What You'll Be Doing:

Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check Out (SICO) activities
Participate in and support engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments
Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and supporting organizations to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy
Provide input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies
Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination
Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel
Coordinate GENser and SAP-level meetings and VTCs as needed
Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums
Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis and coordination
Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense related programs
Master's Degree in STEM field
Active Secret clearance
Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures
Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system
Experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC)
Familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, and cybersecurity-informed engineering
Knowledge of the ETM-2 system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers
Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
Skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Preferred background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices
Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree in STEM

Position Requirements

Clearance Required
- Secret
Position Level
- Principal
FT/PT
- Full Time
Years Related Work Experience
- 12
Education Level Required
- Master's

Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us by email () or by phone by calling . When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.

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Dice Id: 91004219
Position Id: 49731ee85b6d3e84e7fae4d4a2dcfcd5
Posted 17 hours ago

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