Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Apex Tk • Fort Belvoir, VA

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About The Position

APEX TK is seeking a Systems Engineer to 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 role assesses capability gaps and develops potential architecture solutions, supports analysis planning and execution, evaluates simulation results, and helps tailor M&S tools to specific analysis plans.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or related field, or equivalent work experience meeting the guidelines established for the job.
• At least 2 years of related professional experience.
• 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 prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in missile defense-related work or another complex, large DoD program or project.
• 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 MDS capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats.
• Develop potential architecture solutions to 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 M&S efforts by tailoring tools to specific analysis plans.

What This Job Offers

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