We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to support the Department of Defense in the definition and implementation of spaced based radars, missile interceptors, and directed energy technologies. This is a hands-on role to support and develop next-generation concepts and build our strategic defense capabilities.
As a Senior Engineer for Missiles and Space with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will:
- Develop and coordinate concepts and requirements for the application of current and emerging missile defense and space technologies as they apply across the DoD.
- Conduct technology research analysis for future warfighting construct.
- Develop and refine Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) pertinent to mission needs and technical capabilities.
- Provide policy guidance, and coordination for OUSD Research and Engineering (R&E) programs in the Military Services and Defense Agencies on all relevant science and technology matters as identified by the National Defense Strategy.
- Assist and prepare presentations and reports to DoD leadership and outside DoD.
- Assist, prepare and conduct meetings for Principal Directors Office.
- Track the department-wide budget for efforts aligning with technologies.
- Provide programmatic expertise to the Government from system concept definition through technology transfer activities.
- Represent OUSD R&E Principal Director on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and participate in Government-approved conferences and forums in addition to specific USD R&E projects.