Lead Systems Engineer

Position Summary

MAG Aerospace is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and subject matter expertise in ensuring Product Lead Strategic Spectrum Warfare (PL SSW) delivery of Critical intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities. This position is in support of ongoing and future prototyping efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing team with multiple opportunities for upward advancement supporting EW&C. The EW&C program delivers critical capabilities to counter current and future threats, enabling the next generation of warfighting capabilities from sensor to Soldier worldwide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Exercise a strong knowledge of ELINT systems and subsystems to develop system and subsystem specifications necessary for meeting performance metrics against a given set of threat signals of interest.
• Conduct analysis, subsystem analysis, architecture/subsystem decomposition, requirements and algorithm design, implementation, integration, verification, and maintenance of ground based ELINT and EW systems.
• Use your experience and knowledge to inform and improve the hardware and software specifications and back-end signal processing of next generation RF systems including ELINT, Intelligence/Surveillance/Reconnaissance (ISR), radar, and Electronic Warfare (EW) sensors.
• Working with intel and electronic warfare analysts to characterize adversary electronic orders of battle to include specific analysis on threat radar systems and blue force system’s ability to detect and intercept a given set of threats.
• Coordinate and support all aspects of SIGINT and EW operations, including planning, collection, processing, analysis, dissemination, and reporting associated with PL SSW products.
• Translate Army Capability Manager requirements into actionable goals and system requirements necessary to develop effective collection strategies.
• Responsible for the leadership of design, development, and implementation of multiple platforms, peripherals, and applications using a range of applicable technologies software engineering methodologies.
• Applies strong analytical problem solving for complex issues.
• Effectively leads interactions with key stakeholders to drive the design, implementation, integration, and deployment of capabilities.
• Serves as an expert and assists lower-grade personnel and provides technical guidance and information to meet requirements. Review, assist and mentor lower-grade employee’s work for quality, accuracy of work.
• Applies technical experience and leadership skills throughout all phases of acquisition.
• Effectively manages and leads cross-functional teams, addressing complex programs, issues, and problems.
• Remains abreast of all applicable technical advancements and participates in technical advising with key stakeholders.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work on multi-functional teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work in office/field/lab environments
• Experience with developing and implementing innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
• Education: Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or similar field.
• 15 or more years of combined operational experience in SIGINT and EW systems.
• Experience with engineering assignments supporting design, development, and acquisition of EW systems and/or SIGINT systems.
• Experience with systems engineering technical and technical management processes.
• Experience with developing and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and/or Concept of Employment (CONEMP)
• Experience developing Requirements Traceability and Verification Matrix (RTVM) for System Requirements Document (SRD) with traceability to Operational Requirements, CONOP, and CONEMP. 
• Experience with developing and reviewing systems engineering requirements, to include, but not limited to Systems Requirements Documents (SRD), System/Subsystem Specifications (SSS), and System/Subsystem Design Descriptions (SSDD).
• Experience with participating in critical program information (CPI) assessments and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.

Preferred experience/skills

• TS/SCI
• Experience with GEOINT, MASINT, technical signals exploitation, modeling, and simulation.
• Experience in geolocation, intelligence reporting, and commonly used analysis tool suites.
• Experience with JEL, JICD4.2, remote ops, and systems integration.
• Experience working with government and military customers.
• Masters Degree or Ph.D. education level preferred) in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or similar field.

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements. This position requires 25% travel to Army and contractor locations within CONUS

 

The salary range for this position is between $185,000 and $250,000.

Benefits and Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $185,000 to $250,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.

Salary : $185,000 - $250,000