Senior Systems Engineer

About the role

The Senior Systems Engineer will support the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Program Office in delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG). This role involves integrating missile defense elements to protect a strategic location and aligning technical efforts with MDA objectives.

Responsibilities

• Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check Out (SICO) activities
• Participate in and support engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments
• Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and supporting organizations to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy
• Provide input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies
• Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination
• Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel
• Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums
• Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis and coordination
• Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes
• Operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams
• Develop and deliver technical briefings to senior decision-makers

Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense related programs
• Master's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
• Active Secret clearance
• Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures
• Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system
• Experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC)
• Familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, and cybersecurity-informed engineering
• Knowledge of the Electronic Task Management System 2 (ETMS-2) system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers
• Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree in STEM

Skills

• Background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices

Benefits

AeroVironment offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings, please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. To learn more about us, please visit: http://www.avinc.com.

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