Intermediate Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

AeroVironment • Arlington, VA

23h

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 to support development of modeling and simulation tools for architecture assessment. The role assesses capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats, and develops potential architecture solutions to mitigate gaps or improve performance.

The engineer will help plan and conduct analyses, use MDS simulation tools, process and evaluate results, and prepare architecture analysis briefs and reports. The position also supports modeling and simulation efforts to tailor tools to specific analysis plans. Applicants must meet applicable ITAR/EAR requirements: they will be asked to provide documentation verifying U.S. person status, and some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field.
• 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 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 prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency.
• Must provide documentation verifying U.S. person status for ITAR/EAR compliance; some positions may 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/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 MDS capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats.
• Develop potential architecture solutions to mitigate capability gaps or improve system performance.
• Assist in developing analysis plans.
• Execute MDS simulation tools, post-process and assess analysis results, and prepare architecture analysis briefs and reports.
• Support modeling and simulation efforts to tailor tools to specific analysis plans.

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