Systems Engineer Responsible Systems Engineer

DESE Research Inc. seeks a Systems Engineer Responsible Systems Engineer (Mid-Level) to join an exciting team supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in System Design and Requirements activities for the Missile Defense System (MDS).

This position is on-site in Huntsville AL.

The candidate will join the System Engineering & Integration Team (SE&IT) and serve as a Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) leading cross-functional systems engineering teams in the development of system-level technical solutions for MDA. The candidate will help guide the development of system-level architecture requirements and interfaces that influence incremental MDS capability.

The candidate will use Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to evaluate architectural impacts through functional behavior analysis and will develop and coordinate changes to system specifications including functional interface and performance requirements. The position also includes developing and coordinating technical products and supporting internal and MDA stakeholder reviews.

Required Skills:
- Strong technical background in systems engineering including system thinking architecture development functional decomposition and allocation of requirements
- Experience developing and managing performance functional and interface requirements using system-modeling tools
- Ability to think critically and capture concepts in technical presentations and discussions
- Experience developing and coordinating changes to system specifications including functional interface and performance requirements
- Ability to develop and coordinate technical products including technical briefings and Change Notices (CNs)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills for conveying technical concepts and approaches to customers and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and within a small team environment
- Ability to work in close coordination with the customer

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Masters or PhD in Engineering Mathematics Physics or a related technical discipline
- Experience with systems engineering and system requirements development
- Strong prior experience with MSOSA (Cameo) and DOORS
- Experience with MDA mission areas including areas such as Aegis Weapon Systems Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Glide Phase Intercept (GPI) Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) Fire Control C2BMC MDS sensors (EO/IR/RF) Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) Next-Generation Interceptor (NGI) Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems Cruise Missile Defense or Air Defense
- Active Secret-level DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience modeling or simulating missile defense applications or similar domains including air combat air defense intercept of ballistic targets intercept of non-ballistic targets space vehicles or sub-orbital mechanics
- Knowledge of ballistic and advanced threat systems including aero-maneuvering hypersonic hyper-glide and countermeasure systems
- Modeling and analysis experience with missile defense system elements and technologies
- Experience with systems such as Aegis Weapons Systems Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Glide Phase Intercept (GPI) Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) Fire Control C2BMC MDS sensors (EO/IR/RF) kill vehicles interceptors countermeasures Air Defense systems Cloud Based Command and Control (CBC2) and Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS)
- Systems engineering experience with large complex systems

About DESE
For the past 43 years DESE has provided industry-leading technical and engineering solutions in the fields of Defense Energy Space and Environment. As a small family-oriented business DESE provides a compelling benefits package including a generous profit-sharing plan competitive salaries and perhaps most importantly the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex and engaging problems.

Why employees love working for DESE:

At DESE we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employees. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:
- Competitive health dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
- Flexible work schedules
- Two different flexible spending account options
- Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
- Performance bonus program
- Education reimbursement program
- Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
- Vacation Sick & Holiday leave
- Robust 401k profit sharing plan
- Opportunities for internal promotions
- Employee referral incentive program
- Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

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