Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. • Fort Belvoir, VA

2d • $103,000 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey is seeking a Systems Engineer to participate in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, as well as modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support architecture assessment. The position is onsite at the customer site in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with telework opportunities at the customer's discretion. Occasional travel may be requested by the Government.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in missile defense-related work or another complex, large Department of Defense program or project.
• Basic understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts.
• Some experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures.
• Basic skills in interpreting results and clearly presenting findings.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and collaborate with others to achieve objectives.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to assess tasks by importance and urgency.

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 missile defense system capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop potential architecture solutions that mitigate gaps or improve performance.
• Assist in developing analysis plans, executing MDS simulation tools, post-processing and assessing analysis results, and preparing architecture analysis briefs and reports.
• Support modeling and simulation efforts related to architecture assessment, tailoring tools to specific analysis plans.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• TRICARE supplement
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Learning and development benefit
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

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