About this opportunity
Apex Tk lists this Lead Systems Engineer opportunity in huntsville, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Overview
APEX TK is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide coordinated communications integration support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Chief Engineer and United Arab Emirates (UAE) THAAD Engineering Lead.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Provide systems and interoperability engineering, analysis, and technical guidance regarding the THAAD weapon system with international partners.
Assist Engineering Lead with managing the technical aspects of all assigned force design work
Assisting with international Tactical Data Link Architecture, attending data link conferences
Collaborate and coordinate on force design technical efforts with multiple external agencies and stakeholders
Identify deficiencies and shortcomings in planned or ongoing design reviews and provide options for fixing them
Document and communicate interim and final technical findings and results in a clear manner that is understandable to senior-level decision makers
Actively participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and technical exchanges
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
Active Secret clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and an Advanced degree may be preferred at this level
10+ years of related professional experience
Technical understanding and experience with THAAD
Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM)
Develop and present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel; exceptional written and verbal skills required
Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or THAAD Program Office work efforts
Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:
Master's degree in STEM and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
Tactical data links (TDL J, Link 11, Link 16) systems, encryption systems, precision timing systems (PNT), and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Military experience with Air Defense Artillery, Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Common Data Link Interface-Module (CDLI-M)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, prime contractor, sub-contractor and supporting contractor personnel in a badge-less contractor environment
Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
Prior experience within Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
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Worksite address
huntsville, AL, 35824, US
Who can apply
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