Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

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

12d•$173,000 - $188,000•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead or participate in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, and in modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support architecture assessment. The position is based onsite at a government site in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with telework opportunities at the government’s discretion and occasional travel at the government customer’s request. The engineer will assess MDS capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop potential architecture solutions. The role also supports analysis planning and execution, simulation-tool use and tailoring, evaluation of analysis results, and preparation of architecture-analysis briefs and reports.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree.
20+ years of experience.
Solid understanding of current MDS architecture and future concepts.
Experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures.
Strong skill in interpreting results and presenting 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 according to importance and urgency.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Master’s degree.
12+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs or projects.
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.
Develop potential architecture solutions to mitigate capability gaps or improve 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 by tailoring tools to specific analysis plans.