Alix Minden

Usaf Scars Prime s Lead Systems Engineer & Systems Engineering Scientist @CAE USA

Purchased L3Harris’ Link Training and Simulation division in July 2021. Serve as the Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) for the SCARS Prime Program of the USAF. The SCARS Program is a $1 Billion+ Next-Generation Training Simulator Infrastructure Program focused on centralizing and revolutionizing the USAF’s sustainment approach for Training Systems along with creating the capability of real-time, mission-level fairfight training. As the LSE, oversee all Engineering efforts of the program; serve as the CAM for all engineering scope, including resource planning, negotiating with functional management, and personnel interviewing; participate in and lead several new ROM/Proposal efforts each year for current and adjacent Program new business; significantly influence the maturing vision of SCARS and emerging business market along with ensuring the vision is achieved; and overseeing a multi-discipline team, leading approximately 20 Systems Engineers (comprising of System Architects, Systems Engineers, Test Engineers, and Cybersecurity Engineers), plus guiding the overall efforts of an additional 15-20 Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, and Logistics Engineers, amongst others. Was actively involved in influencing a successful L3Harris/CAE merger transition, including but not limited to, co-leading the review and improvements of Systems Engineering Corporate Policies, Practices, and Work Instructions; updating existing and creating new training material; and recruiting and interviewing Engineering and Program Management personnel.