Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Radar Systems Engineer NEW

BlueHalo - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Radar Systems Engineer at BlueHalo will provide technical engineering support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) X-Band Ground Sensors Directorate. This role is crucial for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Radar Project Office, requiring collaboration with various stakeholders and a focus on radar system testing, deployment, and sustainment activities. The engineer will manage complex technical issues and contribute to engineering documentation, ensuring effective communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise to the MDA X-Band Ground Sensors Directorate for the KSA Radar Project, assisting in radar system testing, acceptance, deployment, facility design, and sustainment.
• Represent the program office in multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) focused on radar system testing, acceptance, site activation, and sustainment engineering.
• Participate in failure review activities, corrective actions, and obsolescence management.
• Monitor software development progress, identify issues that could delay milestones, and recommend actions to resolve problems.
• Prepare technical documents, engineering briefs, schedules, risk management plans, and executive-level briefings and presentations.
• Develop program plans, milestones (POA&M), and recommend courses of action to senior leadership, including executive-level results presentations and analyses.
• Interface with FMS Weapon System Program Office, Case Management Division, USACE, Foreign Liaison Officers, and industry partners. Coordinate project activities with other government agencies (OGAs).
• Assist in identifying and resolving complex technical issues related to radar production, system integration, deployment, and tactical site operations for KSA.
• Apply disciplined systems engineering practices to resolve technical performance and integration challenges.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience working on missile defense-related or large, complex DoD programs/projects.
• Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field.
• Expertise in phased array radar theory, function, and design.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex technical issues across multiple stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Foreign Military Sales processes and protocols.
• Experience with Integrated Missile Defense Radar Systems, including integration, testing, and fielding.
• Experience with systems engineering 'V' processes and lifecycle management of radar and defense systems.
• Familiarity with program management processes, including planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience with software development, testing, and fielding in missile defense or similar technical fields.
• Ability to present complex technical information to senior leaders and stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to work independently, manage tasks, and contribute to team goals in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes, organizational structure, and Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture.