Summary:

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a qualified Target Systems Engineer to provide support to the Target and Countermeasures – long range targets program Chief Systems Engineer and assist in executing System Engineering responsibilities detailed in the Missile Defense Agency/Target and Countermeasures Systems Engineering Plan for that program.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Support technical baseline management of the system design.
• Support of engineering technical reviews including design and test execution reviews.
• Review and evaluation of prime contractor objective evidence in support of milestone reviews.
• Review and evaluation of non-conformances and engineering change requests.
• Technical support for acquisition including development of statement of work, support of independent.
• Government cost estimate and proposal evaluation.
• Review and evaluation of prime contractor work packages.
• Development of technical briefings and decision packages.
• Inspection of bonded components, harness/cable routing, and missile system components.
• Interpretation of flight test requirements and coordination with stakeholders.
• Participation in working groups, forums, and technical meetings.
• Drawing reviews to aid in real-time changes.
• Review prime contractor command media and extrapolate pertinent information.
• Provide status reports of activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• 7+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.
• Works independently and/or leads sub-teams, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with MDA and system engineering processes is highly desired.
• Experience in missile system assembly, integration, and test is highly desired.
• Technical experience in support of the acquisition of missile systems.
• Knowledge of hazardous operations (Ordnance, Lifts/ Movements, and Pressure).
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (e.g. MS Word, Project, PowerPoint).

Clearance: Requires a Secret clearance

Location: Redstone Arsenal / Huntsville, AL

Travel: Travel will be required, about 20%.