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# 1227 - Defensive Fires Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Monte Sano Research Corporation
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0025cb2ba548aad7

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or another STEM discipline required., * Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Department of War systems engineering, integrated air and missile defense, or defensive fires programs.
 * Experience supporting the development, integration, or fielding of interceptor, missile defense, or weapon systems.
 * Knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, system integration, verification and validation, and technical risk management.
 * Experience supporting engineering activities throughout the defense acquisition lifecycle, including technical reviews and milestone documentation.
 * Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital engineering, or systems architecture methodologies preferred.
 * Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams and collaborating with government customers, prime contractors, and other stakeholders.
 * Ability to evaluate technical risks, develop engineering recommendations, and support system-level decision-making.
 * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief technical information to senior government leadership.

Additional Requirements:

 * Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
 * Candidate must currently possess and be able to maintain an active security clearance.

## Description

* Support the systems engineering, integration, and technical execution of advanced defensive fires and interceptor programs.
 * Lead requirements development, technical planning, and systems integration activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
 * Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams to support system design, integration, verification, and fielding.
 * Support technical risk assessments, engineering trade studies, and configuration management.
 * Develop and review Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), technical documentation, and milestone artifacts.
 * Support engineering reviews, test readiness reviews, and program milestone activities.
 * Collaborate with government customers, prime contractors, and engineering organizations to resolve technical issues and support program execution.
 * Prepare and present technical briefings, engineering analyses, and recommendations to government leadership.
 * Support verification and validation activities to ensure system performance and mission effectiveness.
 * Work within a government-owned classified processing environment while maintaining compliance with security requirements.


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