Senior Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination
APEX TK LLC · Huntsville, AL · United States · On-site
Posted Sep 2, 2026
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General Overview
APEX TK is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination to join our team! In this role you will provide systems technical analysis expertise to develop new Missile Defense System capabilities for the identification of lethal objects.
What You'll Be Doing:
Work within a multi-discipline, multi-source/industry team
Provide technical analysis, management, and general scientific support to MDA’s Counter- Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate
Develop and formulate options for improving the Missile Defense System's discrimination and electronic protection capabilities
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Master's Degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 12 years of experience
Minimum Active Secret clearance required
Ability to quickly qualify for an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance if you do not possess one
Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, object classification and electronic protection
Experience in systems engineering analysis and process management to include development and review of engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules
Experience in conducting technical performance assessments and resulting risk analysis and mitigation development
Experience in electronic attack/protection modeling development to support analysis and requirements development
Experience in developing technology maturation plans to transfer potential technologies to program offices
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes
Program management certification (DAU, PMP, etc.)
Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals to include radar limitations
Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals
Knowledge of radar hardware and design