Aegis Systems Engineer

Principal Aegis Systems Engineers

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We are seeking Principal Aegis Systems Engineers to support future work on the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system. This advertisement is intended to identify and engage qualified candidates for upcoming program needs in Systems and Software Engineering. Our engineers will contribute to system-level design, integration, analysis, and verification of Aegis BMD capabilities in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and related Navy programs.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on role and assignment, responsibilities may include:

• Support system-level design, performance analysis, and end-to-end architecture development of Aegis BMD components
• Conduct requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability from system-level specifications to subsystem and software components
• Perform risk assessments, interface control, and technical reviews across the engineering lifecycle
• Coordinate with MDA/AB, MDA/DE, and Navy stakeholders to ensure alignment across BMDS elements
• Support Aegis Weapon System software development, integration, and configuration management
• Participate in analysis and review of software requirements, design, test procedures, and implementation in a missile defense context
• Analyze missile software behavior during test events and contribute to software readiness assessments
• Collaborate with developers and verification teams on functionality, interface consistency, and system behavior

Education & Experience

Education: Master’s degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics)

Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience in systems engineering or software engineering, with a focus on missile defense, naval combat systems, or related defense programs

Additional Requirements

Active Secret security clearance required; TS/SCI preferred. U.S. Citizenship is required. Experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs or U.S. Navy Aegis Weapon System development. Proficient in systems engineering disciplines: requirements development, interface management, V&V, modeling/simulation, or MBSE. Working knowledge of tools such as DOORS, MagicDraw/Cameo, Rhapsody, or equivalent SE tools. Familiarity with Agile/DevSecOps software practices is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Aegis BMD, C2BMC, THAAD, or GMD integration. Prior support of flight test planning (FTM/FTI), analysis, and system certification. Experience with software development environments (C++, Ada, Python), embedded systems, or real-time software. Familiarity with the MDA Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), and acquisition lifecycle.

Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

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