Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer

Blue Halo, an AV Company, is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Program Office delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG). This role supports a priority national defense effort in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a key strategic location. The candidate will provide senior-level systems engineering support, guiding technical efforts across multiple domains and ensuring alignment with MDA objectives.

A background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices is preferred.

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

Required:

Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field

Minimum of 12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense related programs

Active Secret clearance Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures

Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system

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 Enterprise Task Management System 2 (ETMS2) 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

QualificationsEDUCATIONMasters or better LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONSSecret

Job Summary

Requisition Number: DEFEN
002234

Job Category:
Science and Eng

Schedule:

Full-Time