The Role
Provide systems and interoperability engineering support for international THAAD partners in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Lead force design technical efforts, tactical data link architecture coordination, technical analysis, design review assessments, and stakeholder collaboration. Document and present findings to senior decision-makers, participate in technical exchanges, and independently lead teams in resolving complex missile defense engineering problems.
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General Overview
APEX TK is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide coordinated communications integration support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Chief Engineer and United Arab Emirates (UAE) THAAD Engineering Lead.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provide systems and interoperability engineering, analysis, and technical guidance regarding the THAAD weapon system with international partners.
- Assist Engineering Lead with managing the technical aspects of all assigned force design work
- Assisting with international Tactical Data Link Architecture, attending data link conferences
- Collaborate and coordinate on force design technical efforts with multiple external agencies and stakeholders
- Identify deficiencies and shortcomings in planned or ongoing design reviews and provide options for fixing them
- Document and communicate interim and final technical findings and results in a clear manner that is understandable to senior-level decision makers
- Actively participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and technical exchanges
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Active Secret clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and an Advanced degree may be preferred at this level
- 10+ years of related professional experience
- Technical understanding and experience with THAAD
- Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM)
- Develop and present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel; exceptional written and verbal skills required
- Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
- Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or THAAD Program Office work efforts
- Proficiency in system engineering and execution processes
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Master's degree in STEM and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
- Tactical data links (TDL J, Link 11, Link 16) systems, encryption systems, precision timing systems (PNT), and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Military experience with Air Defense Artillery, Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Common Data Link Interface-Module (CDLI-M)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
- Work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, prime contractor, sub-contractor and supporting contractor personnel in a badge-less contractor environment
- Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Prior experience within Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
Skills Required
- Active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical or scientific discipline related to the specialty
- 10 or more years of related professional experience
- Technical understanding and experience with the THAAD weapon system
- Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems, including MILSATCOM
- Ability to develop and present reports and presentations to senior management personnel
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems
- Familiarity with the Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, or THAAD Program Office
- Proficiency in systems engineering and execution processes
- Master’s degree in STEM
- 12 or more years of experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs or projects
- Experience with TDL J, Link 11, Link 16, encryption systems, precision timing systems, and DoD RMF
- Military experience with Air Defense Artillery, THAAD, and CDLI-M
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
- Experience working in collaborative government and contractor environments
- Prior experience with Foreign Military Sales programs
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