Threat Requirements Engineer (MDA TC)

MDR is looking for a Threat Requirements Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures program office. Your work will cover multiple programs developing and refining the capabilities of the MDA target systems built to test missile defense systems.

Job Description (What Youll Be Doing)

• Apply physics and engineering-based analysis to aerospace systems navigation guidance and control rocket propulsion aerodynamics and aerothermal performance to develop recommendations on target configurations and technologies needing development to meet missile defense system flight testing requirements
• Use technical aptitude technical intelligence reports and Element requirements capture and write flight test target and countermeasure requirements recommendations for government review and approval
• Translate intelligence reports on ballistic and hypersonic adversary systems into summary products that guide target systems development and requirements
• Use understanding of countermeasure development and application to help frame requirements for flight testing and/or develop countermeasure technology requirements for flight testing
• Apply Missile Defense System subject matter expertise to take conflicting target requirement sets and negotiate a win-win solution across the Elements and Flight Test communities
• Facilitate support of Targets Program Office Systems Engineer activities with other MDA Systems Engineering teams Prime Contractor and Other Government Agencies (OGAs) as required
• Obtain & review information from the prime contractor as requested by the Government customer
• Ensure levied requirements flow down and verify compliance

Required Skills (What Required Skills You Bring)

• Masters degree in STEM field with 12 years working on missile defense-related or other complex large DoD program / project
• Active Top Secret Security clearance
• Must be a US Citizen
• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Familiarity with reading and understanding missile and space intelligence reports
• Ability to present information to the scientific and engineering community and to support presentations to General Officers and members of the Senior Executive Service
• Ability to apply engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems
• Experience writing presenting and coordinating product and engineering plans policies procedures and requirements.
• Understanding system interface requirements and requirements management
• Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and produce and present clear concise well-organized and audience-relevant presentations and documents.
• Reviewing system engineering documentation to ensure specifications meet system needs and are accurate
• Works Independently as a team member or leading teams/tasks
• Experience working in a configuration-controlled environment and ensuring proper levels of handling are applied to items
• Travel 10-20%

Preferred Skills (Desired but not Required)

• Familiarity with MDA and system engineering processes
• Familiarity with technical proposal development and evaluation
• Model Based Systems Engineering

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Secret
• Position Level
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 12
• Education Level Required
  • 4-yr

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