Overview

Lead Threat Engineer
Location: Columbia, Maryland
Job Status: Full Time
Clearance: Secret
Salary: $140,000 - $200,000
System Engineering Group (SEG) is seeking a Lead Threat Engineer to technically lead and oversee projects for US Navy and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs. Position is located in Columbia, MD.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Must have or be able to obtain DoD security clearance at the Secret level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance. Eligibility for cleared access in this instance requires US citizenship.
BS Degree: Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Math or similar STEM degree
7+ years of total work experience
3+ years of experience in model and simulation development
3+ years of experience leading projects and teams
Excellent written and oral communication
Experience developing and presenting briefing material
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Active or current DoD security clearance at Secret level or above.
MS degree in relevant discipline listed above




10+ years of total work experience
Demonstrated experience working with government (Navy and MDA) and DoD contractors in a digital development environment
Familiarity with threat engineering including the digital design and characterization of threat missile systems from a trajectory, RF signature, IR signatures, CAD, phenomenology, EA/EP perspective
Familiarity with project tracking software such MS project, Jira, Confluence, etc.
Knowledge of aerospace /defense systems technology domains

RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead major engineering projects
Develop a technical path forward and oversee development by engineering staff
Ensure projects are executed accurately, on time, and on budget
Develop and maintain project-level schedule in coordination with discipline leads
Provide cross-coordination between multiple engineering disciplines (e.g., trajectory, RF, CAD, Design, etc.) and software teams to define tasking and develop

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