Systems Engineer, Lead (Air and Space Force Center)
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Department Summary:
MITRE’s Responsive Operational Planning Department in the Air Operations Division of the Air & Space Forces Center helps the Air Force provide the warfighter with Command and Control (C2) capabilities to gain a competitive edge in air superiority against peer adversaries. Their mission is to enable the Air Force to deliver effective C2 capabilities through continuous delivery, agile development, and DevSecOps.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and integration of complex systems for Air Force C2 capabilities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project alignment and success.
- Implement and oversee agile and DevSecOps methodologies to improve system delivery.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
- Identify and resolve system engineering challenges and technical issues.
- Communicate project progress and technical insights to stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications:
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- Strong background in systems engineering and integration.
- Experience with agile development and DevSecOps practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with military or Air Force C2 systems.
- Knowledge of cloud computing and cybersecurity.
- Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Proven leadership experience in technical environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Top Secret
Work Location Type: Hybrid
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