Senior Systems Engineer -DoG

Position: Senior Systems Engineer - Defense of Guam (DoG)
Position Type: Full-time Onsite
Position Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance Required: Active Secret

Waypoint's client is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Program Office in delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG). This high-visibility role supports a priority national defense initiative, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a key strategic location. The position requires senior-level systems engineering expertise, coordination across multiple technical domains, and familiarity with secure system development and cybersecurity-informed practices.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events, including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check-Out (SICO) activities.
• Support engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and support organizations to coordinate schedules, resolve technical issues, and ensure accuracy.
• Provide input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead or support Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and coordination of meetings.
• Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel.
• Coordinate GENser and SAP-level meetings and VTCs as required.
• Represent the Government customer in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), working groups, and cross-agency forums.
• Utilize engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis, requirements, and coordination.
• Support system security efforts, including compliance tracking and integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes.

Required:

• Master's degree in a STEM field.
• 12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience in missile defense programs.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC).
• Experience with secure development practices, configuration management, and cybersecurity-informed engineering.
• Knowledge of the ETM-2 system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams.
• Skilled in preparing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project).

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree.
• Direct exposure to system architecture, systems integration, and MDA test events.

*Waypoint Human Capital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.