Astrion

Integrated defense, security, and space technology

Lead Threat Engineer

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Full-timeColumbia, MD, USA$140k - $200k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level; eligibility for cleared access requires U.S. citizenship.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a similar STEM discipline.
At least 7 years of total work experience.
At least 3 years of experience in model and simulation development.
At least 3 years of experience leading projects and teams.
Experience developing and presenting briefing material.

Responsibilities

Lead major engineering projects.
Develop a technical path forward and oversee development by engineering staff.
Ensure projects are executed accurately, on time, and on budget.
Develop and maintain project-level schedules in coordination with discipline leads.
Coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines, including trajectory, radio frequency, computer-aided design, and design, and software teams to define tasking and develop consistent products.
Provide oversight, direction, and review for project products, documentation, and briefing material.
Lead internal and external milestone reviews for the project and customer.
Contribute directly to technical project development as required.
Work with program management to ensure requirements are mapped to the appropriate technical group for current funded efforts and that a verification and validation plan is in place.
Provide input to the System Engineering Group technical roadmap.
Identify new capability development areas for the engineering directorate to improve support of customer needs and coordinate efforts with technical branches.
Ensure the System Engineering Group's engineering vision, standards, and philosophy are applied to all development efforts.
Travel anticipated at 5% of time or less.

Desired Qualifications

An active or current Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level or above.
A Master's degree in a relevant discipline listed among the required degrees.
At least 10 years of total work experience.
Demonstrated experience working with government organizations, including the Navy and Missile Defense Agency, and Department of Defense contractors in a digital development environment.
Familiarity with threat engineering, including digital design and characterization of threat missile systems from trajectory, radio frequency signature, infrared signatures, computer-aided design, phenomenology, and electronic attack/electronic protection perspectives.
Familiarity with project-tracking software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence.
Knowledge of aerospace and defense systems technology domains.

Overview

Lead Threat Engineer

Location: Columbia, Maryland

Job Status: Full Time

Clearance: Secret

Salary: $140,000 - $200,000

System Engineering Group (SEG) is seeking a Lead Threat Engineer to technically lead and oversee projects for US Navy and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs. Position is located in Columbia, MD.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Must have or be able to obtain DoD security clearance at the Secret level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance. Eligibility for cleared access in this instance requires US citizenship.
BS Degree: Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Math or similar STEM degree
7+ years of total work experience
3+ years of experience in model and simulation development
3+ years of experience leading projects and teams
Excellent written and oral communication
Experience developing and presenting briefing material

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Active or current DoD security clearance at Secret level or above.
MS degree in relevant discipline listed above
10+ years of total work experience
Demonstrated experience working with government (Navy and MDA) and DoD contractors in a digital development environment
Familiarity with threat engineering including the digital design and characterization of threat missile systems from a trajectory, RF signature, IR signatures, CAD, phenomenology, EA/EP perspective
Familiarity with project tracking software such MS project, Jira, Confluence, etc.
Knowledge of aerospace /defense systems technology domains

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead major engineering projects
Develop a technical path forward and oversee development by engineering staff
Ensure projects are executed accurately, on time, and on budget
Develop and maintain project-level schedule in coordination with discipline leads
Provide cross-coordination between multiple engineering disciplines (e.g., trajectory, RF, CAD, Design, etc.) and software teams to define tasking and develop consistent products
Provide oversight, direction, and review for all products, documentation, and briefing material
Lead internal and external milestone reviews for the project/customer
Directly contribute to technical project development as required
Work with program management to ensure requirements are mapped to the appropriate technical group for the current funded efforts and a V&V plan is in place
Provide input to the SEG technical roadmap
Identify new capability development areas for the engineering directorate to improve support of customer needs and coordinate efforts with technical branches
Ensure SEG engineering vision, standards and philosophy are applied to all development efforts
Travel anticipated at 5 percent of time or less

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About the Company

Astrion

Integrated defense, security, and space technology

Astrion provides integrated technology solutions and services for defense, homeland security, intelligence, and space missions. It covers cyber, software, systems engineering, and mission support, delivered through an “always on” approach and strong execution in demanding environments. The company works directly with customers to deliver impactful results and shape the future of national security and space operations. By combining technical expertise with agility, Astrion differentiates itself through relentless pursuit of bold ideas and end-to-end support across the lifecycle of complex missions. Its goal is to help customers meet critical moments with reliable, tailored solutions that advance capabilities in defense, security, and space.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded: Not listed

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