Type: Full-Time

Location: Huntsville, AL

Company Overview:

Capstone Research Corporation is seeking to expand our team. We are a customer-oriented engineering services company providing world class research and development support to the Department of Defense (DoD): Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and the Missile Defense Agency. Capstone offers 100% Company Provided Medical and Dental Insurance as part of our top-notch benefits package.

We have an immediate opening for a Principal Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Protection (EP) to support integration efforts across the Guam Defense System in Huntsville, AL.

Position Description:

The Principal Systems Engineer will lead efforts to integrate advanced Electronic Warfare and Electronic Protection capabilities within Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems. This senior-level role is instrumental in developing and refining electronic protection Tactics, Techniques, Procedures (TTPs) and technologies to counter advanced threats. The position requires collaboration across military services, industry partners, and DoD stakeholders to ensure mission-aligned capability development and system integration.

Responsibilities:

Lead and execute systems engineering efforts to integrate and evaluate Electronic Protection (EP) capabilities within complex Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems

Lead and execute engineering activities to integrate and assess Electronic Warfare (EW) features across IAMD platforms

Coordinate cross-service EW and EP initiatives to ensure seamless interoperability and alignment with joint operational objectives

Develop and oversee integration plans, test strategies, and verification activities related to EW and EP implementation

Collaborate with stakeholders across DoD agencies, industry, and technical teams to address system integration challenges and resolve capability gaps

Represent EP/EW interests in architecture working groups, technical interchange meetings, and system design reviews

Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to protect mission-critical capabilities from electronic threats

Provide subject matter expertise in requirements traceability, configuration management, and validation of integrated EW/EP solutions

Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Systems Engineering with a focus on Electronic Protection (EP) and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems

Experience with Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems and architectures

Strong understanding of electronic warfare, radar systems, and communication systems

Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines

Self-starter with strong attention to detail

Excellent verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to brief DoD senior leaders and influence decision-making

S. Citizenship is required

Active U.S. DoD Top-Secret clearance required, with the ability to maintain it

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline

Additional Desired Skills:

Experience within DoD acquisition frameworks and milestone processes

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders

Working knowledge of systems engineering tools and frameworks (e.g., SysML, UAF, Cameo, MagicDraw)

Familiarity with DoDAF/MODAF/UAF and capability-based planning methodologies

DoD Lo/Clo Red Team or Tri-Service experience

Capstone Research Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or status as a protected veteran