Systems Engineer/Product Owner (GMD - Threat State Algorithms)

Full-Time with an ESOP Contractor | Onsite in Huntsville, AL

Schedule: 9x80 (Every Other Friday Off) | Position is off-post, not Redstone Arsenal

Serve as the Product Owner for the GMD Threat State Algorithms and Analysis team, ensuring that features and related sprint stories contain the appropriate closure criteria and meet those criteria prior to being closed.

Responsibilities:

Lead and perform technical tasks to support the development and evaluation of algorithm candidates addressing new capabilities. This analysis will help ensure algorithmic design has been properly evaluated prior to implementation

• You will be responsible for developing and implementing system updates that best meet changing customer needs for new and existing features, collaborating with team members, and working in a cross-functional agile scrum team.
• Define, refine, and validate features and sprint stories, ensuring closure criteria are met before completion.
• Lead and perform technical analysis to evaluate algorithm candidates for new capabilities.
• Conduct performance analysis, data analysis, and modeling to validate algorithm designs prior to software implementation.
• Coordinate closely with systems engineers and algorithm developers to ensure technical alignment.
• Utilize MATLAB, Python, and other modeling tools to prototype and validate algorithm behavior.
• Interpret and work with legacy code written in Ada to inform analysis and integration efforts.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Active Secret Clearance required, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience (6 years with a Master's degree; 4 years with a PhD)
• Recent experience in one or more of the following areas: data analysis, performance analysis, or physics/mathematics-based algorithm development
• General understanding of any, or all, of the following algorithm domains: track processing, track reporting, discrimination, propagation, and 6D covariance propagation/ prediction
• High proficiency in technical problem solving and integrating solutions into a larger system
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Python or similar engineering tools used in prototyping algorithms
• Experience reading and understanding the Ada programming language
• Extensive background in Ballistic Missile Defense, midcourse missile defense, battle management, threat state processing, weapon target assignment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience applying advanced mathematical concepts (Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability/Statistics) to complex problems and solutions
• Recent and extensive experience developing analysis tools in MATLAB and Python
• High comfort level with the Ada programming language
• Successful performance of root cause analysis of large complex software systems
• High Comfort level using the Atlassian toolset (Jira/Confluence)

Company Info:

Full-Time position with an employee-owned (ESOP) company, that offers a comprehensive benefits package with excellent medical and dental insurance program, 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, tuition and training reimbursement, and an incentive compensation program. Estimated Salary Range: $120,000 - $200,000 (This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.)

We are honored to have been named a contender for the Best Places to Work award from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce since 2020. This accolade reflects the dedication to creating an environment where employees can excel both professionally and personally. In addition, they are proud to have been recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents since 2022. This designation underscores our ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace culture that supports working parents and their families.