General Engineer

Missile Defense Agency · Department of Defense

📍 Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 💰 $130987 – $197200/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Missile Defense Agency
Department: Department of Defense
Location: Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
Salary: $130987 – $197200/yr
Hiring Path: Mspouse
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
Date Posted: 2026-09-08
Application Deadline: 2026-09-17

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Job Summary

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO

Key Responsibilities

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Engineering and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As a General Engineer at the NH-0801-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Chief Engineer for the Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) program office.

Leads GM's diverse engineering workforce in the design, development, integration, analysis and testing of GMD components and their performance. Coordinates with the GM Program Executive, MDA Chief Engineer, GM Technical Director and Element Chief Engineers in support of the Missile Defense System (MDS)capability development, integration, testing, and fielding. Leads technical aspects of acquisition, task orders, engineering change proposals, and trade studies.

Ensures consistent technical rigor is applied across GMD Components and Sub-systems and supports the GMD Engineering Review board. Champions improvements to the Fielded GMD weapon system to ensure engineering support to the Warfighter and system readiness. Develops and provides technical briefings to Executive Leadership at varying security levels and classifications. Leads the GMD Program Protection program.

Manages workload and adjusts manpower to evolving engineering and programmatic requirements.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S.

education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contact

DHRC-DMDAHR@DLA.MIL · 614-693-1299

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $130987 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.