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# Principal Systems Engineer - Advanced Technologies (ENG IV)

- **Company:** Mount Indie
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Node.Js, SC Clearance
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9263818/principal-systems-engineer-advanced-technologies-eng-iv

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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