Sr. Systems Engineer

At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success is expected.

 

MAG Aerospace is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer provide technical support to the Navy Cyber Warfare Developmental Group (NCWDG). Place of performance for this position is in Annapolis Junction, MD.

***Must be a US Citizen***

***Requires a current Top Secret security clearance. A CI Polygraph will be required within 6 months.***

 

 

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide engineering technical support to the development of new capabilities, development of significant alterations to existing systems, and integration of hardware and software into cutting edge defense and space systems and platforms.
• Review and provide recommended changes to ACAT engineering documents including, but not limited to, System Specifications, System Engineering Master Plans, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, etc.
• Review Software and Hardware Requirements Documents, Interface Requirements and Control Documents, and other relevant technical documents to identify technical and programmatic shortfalls and deficiencies and recommend alternatives and trade-offs.
• Conduct and support extensive engineering investigations including root cause analysis.
• Actively participate in program reviews, design reviews, technical exchange meetings, and other meetings

Minimum Requirements

 

Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of engineering and technical experience supporting hardware/software programs in defense, space, and/or advanced concept design implementation.
• Knowledge of RF hardware systems and testing equipment
• Proficient in assessing and conducting risk/issue/opportunity identification, management and mitigation for large hardware and software integration projects.
• Possess ahigh level of self-motivation; able to carry out tasks without continuous supervision.
• Must be an expert in the application of MS Office 365 software products
• Must have expert written and oral briefing skills.

Education

• BS in engineering or other related technical discipline

 

Desired Requirements

 

• Experience working with Agile software development
• Experience with orbit design and simulation tools (i.e. GMAT, EMTG. STK, MatLab, COTS missing planning tools, etc)
• Experience with trajectory optimization methods and software (C++, Python, Matlab).

 

Other Qualifications

 

• Active TOP SECRET security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). (All hires will maintain SCI access – MAG will upgrade if you possess the background investigation to support upgrade at time of hire).
• Be able to successfully pass a Counterintelligence polygraph examination

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $150000 to $180000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.