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Tel.Net s.r.l.

MDA Principal Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination

huntsville, AL

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Tel.Net s.r.l. lists this MDA Principal Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination opportunity in huntsville, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

LCAT: ENG IV

GovSG is looking for an proven Principal Threat Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination to join our team! In this role you will provide systems technical analysis expertise to develop new Missile Defense System capabilities for the identification of lethal objects.

This is an on-site position in Huntsville, AL.

Position Duties:

Work within a multi-discipline, multi-source/industry team

Provide technical analysis, management, and general scientific support to MDA’s Counter- Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate

Develop and formulate options for improving the Missile Defense System's discrimination and electronic protection capabilities

Other duties as assigned

Position Required:

Master's Degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 12 years of experience

Minimum Active Secret clearance required

Ability to quickly qualify for an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance if you do not possess one

Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, object classification and electronic protection

Experience in systems engineering analysis and process management to include development and review of engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules

Experience in conducting technical performance assessments and resulting risk analysis and mitigation development

Experience in electronic attack/protection modeling development to support analysis and requirements development

Experience in developing technology maturation plans to transfer potential technologies to program offices

Position Desired:

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes

Program management certification (DAU, PMP, etc.)

Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals to include radar limitations

Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals

Knowledge of radar hardware and design

Salary:

$145,000-$165,000. Actual compensation offered to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Why You’ll Want to Work at GovSG:

Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO and company matched 401k

Development opportunities through comprehensive training suite

Ability to make an impact supporting the warfighter

Opportunities to engage with the community through volunteering

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

GovSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know your Rights: If you would like more information, please visit

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Worksite address

huntsville, AL, 35824, US

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