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C3BM Principal Systems Engineer – Advanced Technologies (MDA)

Mission Driven Research, Inc
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026
MDR is looking for an amazing Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be part of the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) systems engineering efforts to include engaging in Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) technical engineering and integration, future concepts, new functionality, and multi-national exchange designs.

Job Description/Responsibilities

  • Responsible for conducting system engineering support in planning and executing space system data exploitation capabilities for missile tracking, discrimination, and cueing.
  • Responsibilities include the following: Cruise Missile Indications and Warning development; Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) integration, Enterprise Sensors Lab (ESL) prototype evaluation, and fielding Enterprise Sensors Processing Node (ESPN) operational capabilities. Coordinate and actively participate in technical reviews at SECRET and TS levels.
  • Evaluate performance of Infrared data exploitation capabilities during real world events and assist with assessing and integrating new infrared sensors into the MDA/DCC portfolio of capabilities.
  • Prepare and present explanatory briefings for operators, developers and executive leaders and assist program manager in all acquisition actions to get contractors on contract, coordinate to obtain all required Government Furnished Equipment and Information, and assess overall contractor performance.

Required Experience/Skills

  • Secret Clearance or higher required
  • 12 years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
  • Master's Degree in STEM required
  • Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes
  • Must have some experience with or knowledge of missile defense weapon systems, radars, C2BMC or BMDS OPIR Architecture (BOA).
  • Capable of leading implementation of system engineering processes to facilitate integration and transition of emerging capabilities into operations.

Preferred Skills (Desired But Not Required)

  • Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Current Top Secret/with SCI eligibility is preferred
  • Ability to assess maturity of software code and overall Technology Readiness Levels

Position Requirements

  • Clearance Required
    • Secret
  • Position Level
    • Principal
  • FT/PT
    • Full Time
  • Years Related Work Experience
    • 12
  • Education Level Required
    • Master's
Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us by email (hr@missiondrivenresearch.com) or by phone by calling (256) 299-9288. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.

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