Senior Launched Effects Systems Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Launched Effects Systems Engineer

Job Description:

OSS is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support a Department of Defense customer at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville Alabama. This position will support Army aviation and emerging Launched Effects initiatives by providing engineering technical and programmatic support throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

The successful candidate will work closely with government personnel engineering teams test organizations and industry partners to support the development integration modernization testing and fielding of advanced Launched Effects and Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide systems engineering support for Launched Effects and related aviation systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support technical planning requirements development system integration test execution fielding and sustainment activities.
• Participate in and lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) discussions supporting program objectives and technical decision-making.
• Monitor technical performance program schedules and engineering activities to ensure successful execution of project goals.
• Identify technical risks assess impacts and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with government and contractor stakeholders.
• Investigate technical issues evaluate root causes and assist in developing and implementing corrective actions.
• Support the development of acquisition documentation technical requirements statements of work performance work statements and contract support packages.
• Prepare technical reports engineering analyses executive-level briefings and program status updates.
• Coordinate engineering activities among government organizations contractors test agencies and external stakeholders.
• Support prototype development integration activities demonstrations and test events to evaluate system performance and operational effectiveness.
• Assist with modernization initiatives technology insertion efforts and capability enhancements for current and future systems.

Job Requirements (Skills necessary):

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• US Citizenship required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Ability to maintain eligibility for access to classified information.
• 8 Years Minimum - Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition engineering test or sustainment programs.
• Experience participating in or leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and application throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to identify technical challenges evaluate alternatives and develop effective solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience preparing technical reports and executive-level briefings.
• Experience presenting technical information to senior leadership program managers and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting Army Aviation PEO Aviation PM UAS PM Aviation Mission Systems or related Army organizations.

Job Preferences:

• Experience with Launched Effects UAS missile systems aviation systems or other advanced defense technologies.
• Familiarity with Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) systems.
• Knowledge of Command and Control (C2) architectures and military communication systems.
• Experience integrating payloads sensors communications equipment or mission systems.
• Familiarity with military datalinks networking technologies and communication protocols.
• Experience with radar electronic warfare kinetic effects or related defense capabilities.
• Understanding of System of Systems Engineering concepts and their application to complex defense programs.
• Experience supporting rapid prototyping rapid fielding Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO) or similar acquisition initiatives.
• Knowledge of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) military hardware and integration approaches.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering methodologies.
• Experience with developmental testing operational testing flight testing or evaluation activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project JIRA or similar project management tools.
• Familiarity with applicable military standards specifications and test requirements.
• Active Top Secret clearance or previous eligibility for Top Secret access.
• Prior military service or direct support to military operational organizations.

Location: Redstone Arsenal AL - On-site/In-Office position

Travel: up to 25%

Equal Employment Opportunity
Offset Strategic Services Inc. (OSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We make employment decisions based on qualifications merit and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation
OSS provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you need assistance please contact us using the information on our website.

DrugâFree Workplace
OSS maintains a drugâfree workplace in compliance with federal requirements. Candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to complete preâemployment drug screening and additional testing as permitted by law.

Accessibility Accommodation - Offset Strategic Services is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. It is the Companys policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individuals disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination OSS will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability as defined in the ADA or applicable law who has made us aware of his/her disability unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within OSS or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize OSSs online employment application please contact

Required Experience:

Senior IC