Systems Engineer Test Analyst - Level 3 or 4

Description

The company's Space Systems business unit for Multi-Domain Operations and Missile Defense Integration has an open Systems Engineer role at Level 3 or 4 on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

The Systems Engineering and Integration Team is hiring a Systems Engineer Test Analyst to represent the team in the Enterprise Analysis and Technical Innovation group for MDA/DE-SEA and its part in the MDA Joint Analysis Team.

Your main job is to analyze Missile Defense System performance using test data, mostly from the MDA Ground Test (HWIL) program. You may also support analysis of MDA Flight Test events, Real World Event data, and Golden Dome for America tests.

The work takes place in a classified environment.

The team is a mix of people with different backgrounds and experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Design methods and build tools for System-level and Element-level performance analysis of the complex Missile Defense System.
• Produce analysis results and inputs for the official SEA test reports and for data reviews.
• Present analysis results on behalf of the SEA customer.
• Work with systems engineering teams, test organizations, warfighters, and element program focals to confirm that Missile Defense System tests meet their technical intent, assess capabilities, and describe system behavior.
• Build, use, and present analytical products that assess the system-level performance of strategic and theater or regional elements in ground and flight tests.
• Analyze all elements of the Missile Defense System, with most attention on System-Level behavior.
• Handle fast-paced work with high expectations and varied assignments, alongside colleagues at every experience level.

Requirements

• Basic qualifications, Principal Systems Engineer Level 3: a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) from an accredited university plus 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of related work experience, or a PhD plus 1 year of related work experience.
• Basic qualifications, Senior Principal Systems Engineer Level 4: a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited university plus 8 years of related work experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of related work experience, or a PhD plus 4 years of related work experience.
• Proficiency with analytical tools that assess system-level performance of a kill chain, including sensor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination.
• Ability to build tools that support analytical work.
• Wanting to learn the Missile Defense System elements and applying knowledge of element behavior to a system-level view.
• Knowledge of analytical methods and a record of strong analytical skill and discipline.
• Ability to work effectively on site in a classified environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally up to 10% of the time to meet business needs.
• You must hold a current, active, in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance when you apply, and it is required to start.
• Desired: strong background in Systems Engineering or MDA analysis.
• Desired: proven collaboration and presentation skills.
• Desired: experience designing system-level interfaces and writing their specifications.
• Desired: knowledge of the Missile Defense System.
• Desired: working knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL, Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Tableau, and similar analysis tools.
• Desired: familiarity with system-level analysis and testing.
• Desired: familiarity with battle manager engagement planning, warfighter interaction, and coordinating engagements with other Missile Defense System elements.
• Desired: familiarity with interceptor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination.
• Desired: prior data science experience.
• Desired: an active Top Secret clearance.

Conditions

Full-time, on site at the MDA customer facility on Redstone Arsenal, AL. Remote work is not available.

Travel locally up to 10% of the time.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The role may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications, either as Principal Engineer Systems Level 3 or Senior Principal Engineer Systems Level 4.

Base pay is a general guideline. The company considers scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when making offers.

Primary level range: $108,800.00 to $163,200.00. Secondary level range: $135,800.00 to $203,600.00.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the role, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual work and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.