Sr. Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) - DoD

Senior Responsible Systems Engineer – DoD Programs

Clearance: Secret (must be current and active)

Location: Redstone Gateway, Huntsville, AL 35808

Relocation: Candidates willing to relocate within 2-4 weeks from offer will be considered.

Compensation: 180-191k. Commiserates with education and years of experience

Job Description

The System Engineering & Integration Team (SE&IT) is seeking a Senior Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) to join the System Design and Requirements Capability team in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams to develop system level architecture and requirements to influence Missile Defense Agency (MDA) incremental capability. The candidate will use Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to evaluate architectural impacts through functional and behavior analysis for the defeat of conventional and advanced Threats (i.e., ballistic, aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper-glide, countermeasures, etc.) systems within the (MDA) mission areas.
Must have an active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering, mathematics, or physics. Masters or PHD preferred. Minimum of 10 years' experience in Responsible Systems Engineering (RSE).
• The RSE will collaborate in an MBSE environment to develop system-of-systems requirements via system/component trade studies and analysis, and lead the development of Change Notices (CNs) to MDA's system specific actions to include functional, interface and performance requirements, architectural models, interface definitions, and support Trace verification from System to Element level requirements. The RSE will develop and deliver products (i.e., technical briefings, CNs) to support internal and MDA stakeholder reviews.
• RSE must demonstrate a strong technical background in architecture development, functional decomposition and allocation of requirements (performance, functional and interface definition) with system-modelling tools.
• Candidate must have strong prior experience with use of MSOSA (Cameo) and DOORS and demonstrated knowledge in any of the MDA domain areas, 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).
• Must demonstrate the ability to think critically and capture concepts in papers, presentations and discussions.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills and capable of working both independently and within a small team environment.
• Experience working directly and in close coordination with the customer.
• Domain knowledge in Aerospace, missiles, space vehicles, or complex defense systems.
• Current and active Secret clearance

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated experience modeling or simulating missile defense applications or similar domains (air combat, air defense, intercept of ballistic targets, intercept of non-ballistic targets, space vehicles, sub-orbital mechanics, etc.).
• Knowledge of ballistic and advanced threat systems (i.e., aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper-glide, counter measures, etc.).
• Modeling and analysis experience in aspects of the missile defense system (e.g., 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, Systems engineering experience with large, complex systems.

Job Duties:

A Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) is a technical lead in defense or aerospace, who owns the requirements, design, and validation of a specific system or subsystem throughout its lifecycle. Act as the "go-to" technical authority, ensuring compliance, managing technical risks, leading, and overseeing integration and testing.

Core Responsibilities:

• Requirements Management: Defining, maintaining, and verifying requirements for complex subsystems.
• Technical Leadership: Directing multidisciplinary teams (structures, software, propulsion) on missile or satellite platforms.
• Verification & Validation: Creating test plans, verifying requirements, and conducting final certification of hardware/software.
• Problem Resolution: Leading Material Review Boards (MRB) and Failure Review Boards (FRB) to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Interfacing with program management and customers to ensure the design meets performance, cost, and schedule targets.