MDA GMD Ground Systems Principal Systems Engineer
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MDA GMD Ground Systems Principal Systems Engineer
145,000–165,000 / Year
Location
Huntsville, AL
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 30, 2026
Apply by
August 29, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
LCAT: ENG IV
GovSG is looking for an amazingly talented GMD Ground Systems Principal Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will work as a technical staff member of the GMN SE team supporting definition of performance requirements for the GMD Ground System.
This is an on-site position in Huntsville, AL.
Position Duties:
- Participate in the development, management, and planning for current and future capabilities as it relates to requirements for Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Ground Support Systems (GSS) missile field silos and interfaces.
- Review proposed requirement changes in higher-level specifications for impacts to GSS baseline.
- Review peer/counterpart deliverables, drawings, models, and specifications for consistency with GSS baseline.
- Coordinate with GMD Warfighter, Ground Based Interceptor, Next Generation Interceptor, and GSS Subject Matter Experts to identify and develop new or modified requirements, and assist in incorporating changes into the GMD System Engineering & Integration flow down of requirements.
- Develop inputs to a cost estimate and analyze schedule impacts of new or modified requirements.
- Package technical, cost, and schedule impacts to advocate acceptance or rejection of the new or modified requirements.
- Translate MDS Core Standards, Mission Assurance Plan, Parts, Materials, Processes Procedures, Cybersecurity, and other agency objectives and processes into GSS requirements.
- Coordinate with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Stakeholders to identify and resolve any issues related to changes in Missile Defense System (MDS) system requirements.
- Review GSS contractor's decomposition of requirements into the Prime Item Development Specifications and verification products, which includes coordination of GSS Contractor verification products in combination with government assessment activities.
Position Required:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline is required.
- Minimum of 12 years direct experience in complex system of systems or missile defense system engineering is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and DOORS is required.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are required.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.
- Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.
Position Desired:
- MDA experience desired.
Salary: $145,000-$165,000. Actual compensation offered to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.
Why You’ll Want to Work at GovSG:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO and company matched 401k
- Development opportunities through comprehensive training suite
- Ability to make an impact supporting the warfighter
- Opportunities to engage with the community through volunteering
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
GovSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know your Rights: If you would like more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov/poster.
GovSG participates in E-Verify.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in development and planning for Ground-based Midcourse Defense Ground Support Systems requirements.
- Review proposed requirement changes and peer deliverables for consistency with baseline specifications.
- Coordinate with warfighter and subject matter experts to identify and develop new or modified requirements.
- Develop inputs for cost estimates and analyze schedule impacts of requirement changes.
- Translate agency standards and objectives into GSS requirements.
- Coordinate with MDA stakeholders to resolve issues related to system requirement changes.
- Review contractor decomposition of requirements and verification products.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
Skills Required
Microsoft OfficeDOORSCommunicationCollaborationLeadershipAbility to work in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- PTO
- Company matched 401k
- Comprehensive training suite
- Volunteering opportunities
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