Senior Systems Engineer-Performance and Simulation

About the role

This position supports the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Missile Seeker program within the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line. The role supports development program activities, including serving as a member of the performance and simulation team, understanding system requirements, creating and reviewing reports, and streamlining analysis processes. Engineers are members of cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams focused on developing cost-effective systems. Candidates should be comfortable working with teams of all sizes and enjoy creative design work, mentoring, developing white papers, presenting internally and externally, and leading test events.

Responsibilities

• Support development program activities as a member of the performance and simulation team
• Understand system requirements
• Create and review reports
• Streamline analysis processes
• Work on cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams
• Participate in creative design work
• Mentor junior team members
• Develop white papers
• Present internally and externally
• Lead test events

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a secret clearance
• ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics or related field
• Minimum of 6 years' related experience
• Extensive experience with MATLAB
• Experience with digital image processing and algorithm development
• Experience performing comprehensive system modeling and requirement analysis to ensure technical specifications are met
• Experience analyzing data and reporting against requirements
• Experience managing and participating in trade studies and peer reviews
• Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations internally and with customers
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Preferred qualifications

• Master's or PhD in related field
• Experience with device physics
• Experience with signal processing
• Experience with missile systems and guided projectiles
• Experience with infrared (IR) focal planes
• Experience working in an Agile environment

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $118,095 - $200,762

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program (monetary and non-monetary awards)
• Additional incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics