Technical Fellow Senior Principal III - SIGINT Mission Chief Eng Security Clearance

Position: Technical Fellow Senior Principal III - SIGINT Mission Chief Eng with Security Clearance
Job Description The SIGINT Mission Chief Engineer (MCE) serves as the principal technical authority, responsible for leading a cross-functional team and ensuring the delivery of solutions that meet customer requirements while adhering to organizational standards and strategic objectives. This senior leadership role demands exceptional technical expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills. The MCE must possess a deep understanding of the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) chain and its underlying technologies, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

A high degree of emotional intelligence (EQ) is essential, as the MCE must be able to empower team members, foster a culture of excellence, and optimize individual and team performance to achieve mission objectives. A well-qualified candidate will possess a deep understanding of several of the following aspects of the overhead SIGINT mission:
* Characteristics of RF emitters and associated Missions

* RF apertures and antenna design

* Performance characteristics of receiver processors and associated modes

* Spacecraft design constraints that enable the SIGINT mission

* Detection, characterization, and geolocation algorithms

* Tasking and coordinated scheduling of overhead systems. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You'll Do:
* Provide technical leadership and direction to the program team, including engineers, analysts and technicians to execute development of complex systems including spacecraft, instruments, ground, and missions

* Develop and implement the technical strategy for the program, aligning program goals and objectives consistent with established budget

* Oversee the design, development, testing and validation of the collection segment within the scope defined by the SOW

* Establish and control the technical baseline of the program as chair of the Engineering Review Board

* Ensure compliance with program requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program management, operations and logistics

* Identify and mitigate technical risks, and develop strategies for risk management

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Space & Mission Systems sector within the Strategic Business Unit and across the Strategic Capability Units.

* Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

* Prioritize empowering team members to take ownership and lead, exercising a thoughtful span of control that enables others to contribute, grow, and succeed.

* Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

* Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment:
This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

* Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.

* May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.

* May access other facilities in various weather conditions. Short-Term Incentive:
Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. Required Education, Experience, & Skills
* BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more years related experience.

* Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

* A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

* Demonstrated experience with SIGINT missions, payloads and space systems

* Proven track record of technical leadership and program management in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with…