Senior Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination

Company: APEX TK
Location: Huntsville, United States
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Posted: Sep 3, 2026
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APEX TK, a defense contractor supporting the Missile Defense Agency, is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination in Huntsville. The role focuses on radar signal processing, object classification, and electronic protection for missile defense systems. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a STEM field, possess an Active Secret clearance (with ability to qualify for TS/SCI), and have at least 12 years of experience in systems engineering and technical analysis.

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

    About the Company

    Name: APEX TK
    Location: Chantilly, VA

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