Senior Project Lead

Position Summary

As a Senior Project Lead you will execute Subject Matter Expert (SME) research and develop  constructive models, such as Radars, Jammers, Radar Warning Receivers, Countermeasures and Weapons to support an advanced synthetic training environment.  The Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) software you will support is integrated into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats. 

 

**Must be a US Citizen***

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Act as a Project Lead for programs and link between military personnel and NGTS team members.  Able to operate applications for software development that are used for bug tracking, issue tracking and agile software development , e.g., JIRA, Confluence and GitHub. 
• Assist software development team in developing high-end threat models to support military aircrew  training objectives in all phases of air-to-air combat and air-to-ground strike. 
• Develop scenarios using tactical knowledge, to include both friendly and adversary tactics and various warfighting platforms, land, sea and air. 
• Conduct NGTS Training, both in class and virtual and participate in modeling, simulation, and training conferences such as Interservice/ Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

 

Knowledge and Skills

The required skills and knowledge include:

• Ability to develop fiscal year requirement planning for assigned projects.  Demonstrated skills to ensure that assigned project funding remains within budget, develop Monthly Status Reports to provide to customers.  
• Critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are a must to bring tactical warfighting knowledge to modeling and simulation.

• Technical background in weapons systems, radar mechanics, aircraft performance, etc.
• Experience with Air Force and/or Navy simulated training.
• Experience with Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) training environments.

 

The minimum years of related experience required:

• 6-8 years experience as a former tactical aircraft Pilot or NFO.

 

Education

The minimum level of education required is:

• B.S. in Electronics, Computer, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Mathematician, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution.

 

Desired Requirements

 

The desired skills, knowledge, and education include:

• Prior process knowledge of conducting software testing is highly valuable as personnel are required to participate in the generation of software test plans and procedures. 
• Prefer candidates with experience supporting Special Access Programs and related Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) work history. 

• Big plus would be if prospective hire has experience with NGTS.

 

Other Qualifications

 

Outside of the above, other certifications, licenses, or clearances include:

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret security clearance.

 

 

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.

Company Policy

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Click below for the “Know Your Rights" and “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination” supplement posters.https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters MAG Aerospace (MAG) is committed to providing an online application process that is accessible to all, including individuals with a disability, by offering an alternative way to apply for job openings. This alternative method is available for those who cannot otherwise complete the online application due to a disability or need for accommodation.MAG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants under the guidance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and certain state and/or local laws.If you need assistance due to a disability, please contact the MAG Aerospace Recruiting email:Applicant.Assist@mag.us or call (703) 376-8993. 

Benefits and Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $150000 to $175000 (annualized USD). 0The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000