Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Location:

Redstone Arsenal, AL

Senior Systems Engineer – Missile Defense Agency Program Office, delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG). Provides senior‑level systems engineering support, guiding technical efforts across multiple domains and ensuring alignment with MDA objectives.

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's Degree in STEM field.
• 12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense‑related programs.
• Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of system architecture.
• Active Secret clearance.

• Background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity‑informed engineering practices.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM, in addition to a Master's degree in STEM.

• Experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2
  
  BMC).
• 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.

Chenega MIOS offers a broad range of benefits to its employees. Learn more about working at Chenega MIOS.

Chenega MIOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans, disabled, Native preference under PL 93‑638. Participation in E‑Verify Employment Verification Program.