What are the responsibilities and job description for the FMS Radar Test Integrator position at Mission Driven Research?
MDR is looking for an amazing FMS Radar Test Integrator! In this role you will utilize strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills capable of interfacing verbally and in writing with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Subject Matter Experts(SME) and Prime Contractor.
What You'll Be Doing:
- The FMS Test Integrator on the Parsons TN-MDSE Team supports the SN-Sensors X-Band AN/TPY-2 Radar Program Manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program (SNXF).
- Provide test support and program updates to leadership for the major end items of the KSA AN/TPY-2 Radar as well as other MEIs such as the KSA Portable Chiller Power Distribution Unit (PCPDU).
- Coordinate White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) Casper Site requirements, verification and test planning. Ensure test sites meet radar requirements for power, space availability, data reduction capabilities, etc.
- Track and support test activities (hardware and software) related to KSA AN/TPY-2 development, radar sell off, CONUS and OCONUS System Integration and Checkout (SICO).
- Support Captive Carry Testing planning and execution.
- Provide weekly status briefings to leadership. Provide engineering support to the SNXF integration, facilities, exportability, logistics and acquisition/contracts team members as needed.
- Provide support and coordination to other teams, such as engineering, logistics, and quality
- Support regularly occurring meetings regarding the development and testing activities of the KSA AN/TPY-2 radar.
- Apply disciplined systems engineering practices, identify and resolve complex problems associated with technical performance requirements, systems integration, and performance.
- Travel (25%) to prime contractor facility, test ranges, and foreign weapon site locations (KSA).
Required Skills:
- 7 years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
- BS/BA
- Familiarity with Army/Navy Transportable Radar Surveillance and Control Series 2 (AN/TPY-2) Hardware Configuration and Components
- Active Secret Clearance or higher required
Desired Skills:
- 3 years experience with Foreign Military Sales
- Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Experience with Program Management
- Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes
- Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure
- Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements
- Ability to work across organizational boundaries
- Ability presenting complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels
- Proficient with Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures
- Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure
- Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts
Position Requirements
- Clearance Required
- Secret
- Position Level
- Mid
- FT/PT
- Full Time
- Years Related Work Experience
- 7
- Education Level Required
- 4-yr.
- Travel Required?
- True
- Telework Allowed?
- True
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