Sr Principal Systems Engr (MDSET/DEEZ)

Members of the Missile Defense National Systems Engineering Team (MDSET) develop the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Integration Strategy for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This position supports the agency?s (DEEZ) Systems Analysis directorate which is chartered with providing MDA-wide systems analyses to ensure commonality and consistency with performing assessments and comparative trade studies for the BMDS. Functions include maintaining a multi-layer BMDS focus and conducts cross system block/element/product analyses to support development and balancing of an integrated, layered defense. Conducts effectiveness analysis to establish expected BMDS capability and trade studies to support BMDS evolution. Conducts assessments to support System block and element reviews and defines requirements for BMDS engineering level models and simulations.

Job Description: Provides technical leadership and supervision on the Mission Analysis team. Conducts technical analyses of existing and potential Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) elements and architectures in support of the definition and development of overall system requirements and required component functionalities. Uses and supports the development and refinement of a broad range of computer based models and simulations. Conducts trade studies of competing technologies and/or employment concepts to support senior decision makers in the planning and allocation of future resources.

Basic Qualifications Extensive system engineering / operations analysis experience focused on performance predictions of complex systems and resolution of technical issues that affect performance, cost and schedule. Experience with the development of analytcal tools. Strong communication skills, with proven ability to provide senior management with technical briefings. Experience performing mission analysis of Ballistic Missile Defense problems. Must have study lead / supervisory experience.

Desired Skills: Experience in BMDS engineering development and analysis activities at the overall system or individual element level. Strong coordination, organization, teaming and communication abilities. Familiarity with MATLAB and BMDSSIM.

Required Education(including Major): MS preferred (PhD optional) in an applicable Engineering Science.



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