Principal Systems Engineer - Advanced Technologies (ENG IV)

• Plan and execute systems engineering for space system data exploitation supporting missile tracking, discrimination and cueing

• Work across four efforts: fielding Enterprise Sensors Processing Node (ESPN) capabilities, evaluating Enterprise Sensors Lab (ESL) prototypes, integrating the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), and building cruise missile indications and warning

• Take part in technical reviews at the SECRET and TS levels

• Evaluate infrared data exploitation performance during real-world events and help assess and integrate new infrared sensors

• Brief operators, developers and senior leaders

• Support the program manager on acquisition actions: getting contractors on contract, securing Government Furnished Equipment and Information, and assessing contractor performance

• 12+ years on missile defense or other large, complex DoD programs

• Strong command of systems engineering and execution processes

• Some background in radars, missile defense weapon systems, BOA (BMDS OPIR Architecture) or C2BMC

• Able to lead systems engineering processes that move emerging capabilities into operations

• Master’s degree in a STEM field

• Secret clearance or higher

• Onsite in Huntsville, AL

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starter who learns quickly in a fast-paced setting

• Current Top Secret with SCI eligibility

• Able to judge software code maturity and Technology Readiness Levels