Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer

Capstone Research Corporation is seeking to expand our team. Capstone Research Corporation is headquartered in Huntsville Alabama. We are a customer-oriented engineering services company providing world class research and development support across the Department of Defense (DoD): Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Capstone offers 100% Company Provided Medical and Dental Insurance, Matching 401K, and Profit Sharing as part of our top-notch benefits package. Compensation for this position will be determined, but not limited to, factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, alignment with market data, and internal equity.

We have an immediate opening for a Principal Systems Engineer who will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Dahlgren, VA. This will be a high visibility position for Capstone Research Corporation with a significant opportunity for growth. Salary for this position will depend on education and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support high-visibility critical aspects of MDA programs.
• Serve as primary interface with the customer
• Develop and execute system architecture and design, systems documentation, systems requirements, and systems verification.
• Provide direct systems engineering support and coordinate engineering services with team members to serve the technical needs of the program. Develop and execute integrated test plans for the efforts.
• Coordinate efforts of multiple government and industry partners
• Provide periodic program reviews and technical presentations to high-ranking Government stakeholders.
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers.

Requirements

• BS Engineering (MS Preferred) with 20+ years of technical and project management experience.
• Must possess knowledge of Integrated Air and Missile Defense systems capabilities and functionality
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex system of systems integration efforts from initial concept definition through integration and test, incorporating complex threat scenarios.
• Experience running complex system of systems programs/projects across their lifecycle from concept definition through fielding and sustainment.
• Experience with and in-depth knowledge of DoD operations, concepts, and technologies
• Ability to grow technical efforts and take on task leadership for the Company.
• Good problem-solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel 6-12 trips per year with multiple destinations
• Top Secret Security Clearance
• Must be US Citizen

Capstone Research Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.