Intermediate Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

AeroVironment • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

AeroVironment is seeking an Intermediate Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to lead or participate in analyses of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, and in modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development supporting architecture assessment. The role assesses MDS capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats, then develops potential architecture solutions to mitigate gaps or improve performance. It also supports analysis planning and execution, assessment of results, preparation of briefs and reports, and tailoring M&S tools to specific analysis plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field.
• At least 7 years of experience in missile defense-related work or another complex, large DoD program or project.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Solid understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts.
• Experience modeling, assessing, and evaluating future missile defense architectures.
• Strong ability to interpret results and present findings clearly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with others to achieve objectives.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to assess tasks based on importance and urgency.
• Applicants must provide documentation verifying U.S. person status under ITAR and/or EAR; some positions require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with AFSIM or similar MDS simulation tools or frameworks.
• Background in IAMD or Cruise Missile Defense systems.
• Background or experience with space systems.
• Experience defining and using advanced concepts and algorithms for M&S of MDS architectures.
• Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities.

Responsibilities

• Assess missile defense system capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats.
• Develop potential architecture solutions to mitigate capability gaps or improve performance.
• Assist in developing analysis plans and execute MDS simulation tools.
• Post-process and assess analysis results, and prepare architecture analysis briefs and reports.
• Support modeling and simulation efforts by tailoring tools to specific analysis plans.
• Lead or participate in analysis of future MDS architectures and concepts and related M&S tool development.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level