Sentinel ICBM Launch Execution Engineer

About the role

This position will directly support the Sentinel Program’s Command Systems (CS) Team as they acquire the weapon system command & control capabilities for the next generation ICBM. Areas of responsibility that fall under the C&L Team include: Weapon system command & control (e.g., missile crew launch console and command data processing equipment, etc.), ICBM nuclear codes/cryptography (i.e., securing the nuclear launch codes and assuring confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of the critical commands), ICBM targeting (i.e., weapon system processing of the strategic missile aim points), Nuclear command, control & communications (NC3) systems (i.e., national communications systems used for receiving Presidential nuclear orders in the launch control center).

Responsibilities

• Support the U.S. Air Force customer in the review and evaluation of the Sentinel ICBM prime contractor’s designs, documentation, architectures, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products related to Sentinel command & control subsystems.
• Work directly with Air Force stakeholders in managing the integration of government-furnished equipment and property into the Sentinel weapon system design.
• Provide expertise on weapon system and systems integration lab architectures; concepts of operation; modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A); and plans for addressing command & control integration options.
• Coordinate and integrate actions with other project managers, engineers, logisticians, system testers, and external government agencies.

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in any Engineering discipline, Computer Science, Software, Physics or Mathematics is required.
• Minimum of 7 years' (5 years' with MS degree) of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of hardware and software systems/processes.
• 2 years’ experience leading system design, integration, and analytical efforts.
• A current Secret security clearance or higher (within last 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and be able to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable timeframe.

Qualifications

• Experience with technical review events is highly desirable (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Knowledge of Digital Engineering or Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) is desirable.
• Familiarity with software / hardware integration is a plus.
• Experience with the systems engineering 'V-model' is desirable.
• DoD acquisitions program experience is desirable.
• Knowledge or experience working with systems engineering tools such as Cameo Enterprise Architecture and DOORS is desirable.
• Proficiency using office software such as Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is highly desirable.
• Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communications skills in addition to sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with government customer and company personnel.

Skills

• Technical review events (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
• Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE)
• Digital Engineering
• Software / Hardware Integration
• V-model
• Systems Engineering Tools (Cameo Enterprise Architecture, DOORS)
• Office Software Proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• 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, paid holidays, and other types of leave
• Recognition program
• Incentives based on position level and/or job specifics