Senior Principal Engineer - DoD Missile Defense

Summary

Senior Principal Engineer – DoD Missile DefenseLocation: Huntsville, AL 35801 (on-site at customer/government facilities) Clearance: Active Top Secret required Reports to: President/CEO Compensation • Base: $230K – $260K • Performance bonus tied to: o Program growth o Team expansion o Customer satisfactionPosition Overview: We are seeking a senior technical leader to support and expand our presence across existing Department of Defense programs. This role operates within customer and prime contractor environments, providing technical leadership while helping identify and support program growth opportunities. The position combines hands-on engineering, customer engagement, and program expansion support. Success is defined by strengthening relationships, increasing scope of work, and growing team presence within assigned programs.Required Qualifications:Active Top Secret clearance12+ years supporting DoD programs in: o Missile defense, C2, or related systems o Modeling & simulation environmentsExperience working within prime contractor-led programsStrong understanding of program structures, IPTs, and engineering workflowsDemonstrated ability to build relationships in customer-facing environmentsPreferred Qualifications:Prior roles such as: o Chief Engineer o Lead Systems Engineer o IPT LeadExperience supporting MDA or similar defense organizationsFamiliarity with Huntsville-area defense programsExperience coordinating with recruiting or staffing teamsCore Responsibilities:Embedded Program LeadershipProgram Expansion SupportCustomer & Stakeholder EngagementTechnical LeadershipInternal CoordinationSuccess Metrics:First 6 months: Fully integrated into assigned programs Established relationships with key stakeholders Identified opportunities for expanded support6–12 months: Contributed to measurable growth in program scope and team size Expanded into additional technical areas or teams12–24 months: Significant increase in company presence across assigned programs Recognized as a trusted and reliable technical partner

Job Description

Senior Principal Engineer – DoD Missile DefenseLocation: Huntsville, AL 35801 (on-site at customer/government facilities) Clearance: Active Top Secret required Reports to: President/CEO Compensation • Base: $230K – $260K • Performance bonus tied to: o Program growth o Team expansion o Customer satisfactionPosition Overview: We are seeking a senior technical leader to support and expand our presence across existing Department of Defense programs. This role operates within customer and prime contractor environments, providing technical leadership while helping identify and support program growth opportunities. The position combines hands-on engineering, customer engagement, and program expansion support. Success is defined by strengthening relationships, increasing scope of work, and growing team presence within assigned programs.Required Qualifications:Active Top Secret clearance12+ years supporting DoD programs in: o Missile defense, C2, or related systems o Modeling & simulation environmentsExperience working within prime contractor-led programsStrong understanding of program structures, IPTs, and engineering workflowsDemonstrated ability to build relationships in customer-facing environmentsPreferred Qualifications:Prior roles such as: o Chief Engineer o Lead Systems Engineer o IPT LeadExperience supporting MDA or similar defense organizationsFamiliarity with Huntsville-area defense programsExperience coordinating with recruiting or staffing teamsCore Responsibilities:Embedded Program LeadershipProgram Expansion SupportCustomer & Stakeholder EngagementTechnical LeadershipInternal CoordinationSuccess Metrics:First 6 months: Fully integrated into assigned programs Established relationships with key stakeholders Identified opportunities for expanded support6–12 months: Contributed to measurable growth in program scope and team size Expanded into additional technical areas or teams12–24 months: Significant increase in company presence across assigned programs Recognized as a trusted and reliable technical partner