Staff Systems Engineer:

2 weeks ago


Huntsville, AL, United States deciBel Research Full time

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Staff Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

Position Description:

deciBel Research seeks a Staff Systems Engineer in support of the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Ground-Based Mid-course Defense (GMD) program.

This Staff Systems Engineer position will perform most typical Agile Product Owner responsibilities for the GMD Weapon System (GWS) GMD Fire Control (GFC) Threat State Algorithms and Analysis team, ensuring that features and related sprint stories contain the appropriate closure criteria and meet those criteria prior to be closed. To fulfill this role, the candidate will lead and perform technical tasks to support the development and evaluation of algorithm candidates addressing new capabilities. This analysis will help ensure algorithmic design has been properly evaluated prior to implementation.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8+ years of related experience (6+ years with a Master's degree; 4+ years with a PhD).

Experience Requirements:

  • Recent experience in one or more of the following areas: data analysis, performance analysis, or physics/mathematics-based algorithm development
  • General understanding of any, or all, of the following algorithm domains: track processing, track reporting, discrimination, propagation, and 6d covariance propagation/ prediction
  • High proficiency in technical problem solving and integrating solutions into a larger system
  • Knowledge of MATLAB, Python or similar engineering tools used in prototyping algorithms
  • Experience reading and understanding the Ada programming language
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Extensive background in Ballistic Missile Defense, midcourse missile defense, battle management, threat state processing, weapon target assignment
  • Ability to acquire and maintain a TS level clearance

Special Skills Desired:

  • Recent experience applying advanced mathematical concepts (Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability/Statistics) to complex problems and solutions
  • Recent and extensive experience developing analysis tools in MATLAB and PYTHON
  • High comfort level with the Ada programming language
  • Successful performance of root cause analysis of large complex software systems
  • High Comfort level using the Atlassian toolset (Jira/Confluence)

Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.



  • Huntsville, AL, United States Northrop Grumman Full time

    RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be...


  • Huntsville, AL, United States BAE Systems USA Full time

    Job Description BAE Systems’ Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for a Software-centric Radar Systems Engineer for the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line specializing in RF Seeker development programs. See what you are missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –from GPS...


  • Huntsville, AL, United States Procession Systems Full time

    4193 Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) 4193 | Top Secret Job Description: OVERVIEW: We are looking for a dedicated Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team. This position is part of a talented technical team responsible for the ongoing development, operations and maintenance of several networked systems supporting digital...


  • Huntsville, AL, United States deciBel Research Full time

    deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Staff Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL. Position Description: deciBel Research seeks an experienced embedded Staff Software Engineer to support the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS). The successful candidate will support the NTE team, as part of the Ground Support Systems group in...


  • Huntsville, AL, United States deciBel Research Full time

    deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Staff Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL. Position Description: deciBel Research seeks an experienced embedded Staff Software Engineer to support the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS). The successful candidate will support the NTE team, as part of the Ground Support Systems group in...


  • Huntsville, AL, United States PGS Worldwide Full time

    PGS Worldwide is seeking a Staff Systems Administrator in Huntsville, AL for a 1-year contract-to-hire role working 1st shift, Monday-Friday. This position is fully on-site (no telework), supports a major aerospace & defense company on a classified program, and requires an active Secret clearance. The role is hands-on and senior-level, leading system...


  • Huntsville, AL, United States PGS Worldwide Full time

    PGS Worldwide is seeking a Staff Systems Administrator in Huntsville, AL for a 1-year contract-to-hire role working 1st shift, Monday-Friday. This position is fully on-site (no telework), supports a major aerospace & defense company on a classified program, and requires an active Secret clearance. The role is hands-on and senior-level, leading system...


  • Huntsville, AL, United States PGS Worldwide Full time

    PGS Worldwide is seeking a Staff Systems Administrator in Huntsville, AL for a 1-year contract-to-hire role working 1st shift, Monday-Friday. This position is fully on-site (no telework), supports a major aerospace & defense company on a classified program, and requires an active Secret clearance. The role is hands-on and senior-level, leading system...


  • Huntsville, AL, United States Moog Full time

    Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title: Systems...


  • Huntsville, AL, United States Moog Full time

    Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title: Systems...