Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer (Job ID:4469)

Contingent upon prime contractor approval. Position located in Huntsville, AL.

About the role

Provide systems analysis expertise to develop new Missile Defense System capabilities to identify lethal objects. Work within a multi-discipline, multi-source/industry team to deliver 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis, management, and scientific support for counter-countermeasures and discrimination initiatives.
• Develop and review engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules.
• Conduct technical performance assessments, risk analysis, and mitigation development.
• Develop Electronic Attack/Protection modeling to support analysis and requirements development.
• Create technology maturation plans to transfer potential technologies to program offices.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a STEM field with at least 12 years of experience.
• Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, and object classification.
• Expertise in electronic protection.
• Systems engineering analysis and process management experience.
• Prior experience in technical performance assessments, risk analysis, and mitigation development.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to qualify for a TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes.
• Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals, including radar limitations.
• Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals.
• Knowledge of radar hardware and design.

Travel

Minimal travel required; 10% or less. If travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases is required, candidate must obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Company-paid life and disability insurances.
• 401k with company match.
• Education reimbursement.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, which may include:

• Criminal background investigation.
• Employment and education verification.
• Pre-employment drug screening.
• Driving record review (if applicable).
• Security clearance eligibility.
• Government installation access (if applicable).
• Other customer or contract-specific requirements.