Principal System Engineer
Odyssey · Hanscom AFB, MA · Yesterday
Information TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Direct Engineering support to the Branch Lead Engineer
- Oversee high-visibility engineering efforts and acquisition activities supporting the Three-Dimensional Long Range Radar (3DELRR), Wide Area Surveillance (WAS), and National Capital Region-Integrated Air Defense (NCR-IADS) programs
- Initiates, oversees, and/or develops requirements from Branch project's inception to conclusion
- Provides strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to program, project staff, ESG Senior Engineering leadership
- Provides detailed analyses, evaluations, and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts
- Consults with program stakeholders, operators, and program office leadership to define needs or problems; oversees studies; and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions
- Oversees Branch Systems Engineering processes, ensuring proper implementation across the branch and coordinating of required process changes
- Participates, as required, in stakeholder forums and their strategic planning, including NORAD CONOPS development, requirements development, and user TTP development
- Stays informed on technology developments by attending technology discussions, forums, and independent research
- Maintains the program development roadmaps
- Apply advanced systems engineering principles, concepts, standards, and methods to support program objectives, cost, schedule, and performance requirements
Qualifications
- Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
- Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance and be Top Secret Eligible
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related professional engineering discipline
- Years of Experience: 20+ years of relevant experience and at least 12 years of experience in a DoD environment
- Experience: Preferred experience with DoD tactical radars and integration with command and control reporting systems
Skills
- Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
- Ability to mentor younger engineers
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-visibility environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Outgoing personality with the ability to lead multiple teams simultaneously
- Polished professional presence; prior military leadership experience preferred