Principal Systems Engineer - Advanced Technologies (ENG IV) with Security Clearance

Join our advanced technologies team supporting a government missile defense program. You will lead systems engineering for space-based infrared data exploitation used for missile tracking, discrimination and cueing, carrying new capabilities from lab prototypes to fielded operations.

What You Will Do • 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 Required Qualifications • 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