Lead Systems Engineer Job Huntsville area,Alabama USA,Engineering

What you'll do:

Provide systems and interoperability engineering, analysis, and technical guidance regarding the THAAD weapon system with international partners
Assist Engineering Lead with managing the technical aspects of all assigned force design work
Assist with international Tactical Data Link Architecture, attending data link conferences
Collaborate and coordinate on force design technical efforts with multiple external agencies and stakeholders
Identify deficiencies and shortcomings in planned or ongoing design reviews and provide options for fixing them
Document and communicate interim and final technical findings and results in a clear manner that is understandable to senior-level decision makers
Actively participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and technical exchanges

Required qualifications:

Active Secret clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty; an advanced degree may be preferred at this level
10+ years of related professional experience
Technical understanding and experience with THAAD
Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM)
Develop and present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel; exceptional written and verbal skills required
Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or THAAD Program
Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree in STEM and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
Tactical data links (TDL J, Link 11, Link 16) systems, encryption systems, precision timing systems (PNT), and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Military experience with Air Defense Artillery, Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), and Common Data Link Interface-Module (CDLI-M)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point
Experience with in a collaborative environment composed of Government, prime contractor, sub-contractor and supporting contractor personnel
Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
Prior experience within Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs