Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer (MDA)

MDR is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agencys (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.

What Youll Be Doing

• 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

What Required Skills You Bring

• 12 years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense related programs
• Masters Degree in STEM field
• 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 C2BMC)
• 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

Preferred Skills (Desired but not Required)

• Bachelors degree in STEM in addition to Masters degree in STEM

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Secret
• Position Level
  • Principal
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 12
• Education Level Required
  • Masters

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Required Experience:

Senior IC