Senior Systems Engineer– PAC-3 Missile Systems (IV&V /Test & Analysis)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support IV&V efforts for PAC-3 missile software and system components across multiple Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs).
• Analyze missile system performance and verify requirements through test execution and data-driven assessment.
• Participate in and support Format Qualification Tests (FQTs), validating requirement success criteria using Python and MATLAB-based analysis.
• Conduct detailed flight test analysis, including data reconstruction and support to Joint Analysis Team (JAT) quick-look reporting.
• Evaluate and adjudicate software and system-level findings, including assessing operational and schedule impacts.
• Review and approve engineering changes (e.g., PCRs, RCRs) as part of engineering review boards.
• Provide technical leadership in design reviews, test readiness reviews, and integrated product team (IPT) activities.
• Interface with government stakeholders and program leadership to communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related field).
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience within DoD or aerospace programs.
• Direct experience supporting PAC-3 missile systems (IV&V, software validation, test, or system engineering).
• Strong background in system verification, validation, and test execution.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python and MATLAB.
• Experience working with system requirements, engineering documentation, and change control processes.
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
• Must have an active current security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in PAC-3 IV&V leadership roles or missile analysis teams.
• Background supporting flight test events and post-flight data analysis.
• Familiarity with Software Review Boards (SRBs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), or similar governance structures.
• Prior experience briefing senior government or program leadership.

Schedule

• M-F; 8-5

Work Location

• Customer-site

Travel

• Yes, 20%

Relocation Assistance

• No

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• holidays