Junior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

AeroVironment • Redstone Arsenal, AL

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About The Position

AV is looking for a highly talented Junior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Architecture Validation (MDA/CAV) team as an Architecture Assessment Engineer by developing and enhancing the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT) tool. Provide direct support to the Architecture Validation Team within MDA's Chief Architect's Office. Assist in the development and management of the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker tool, to include reviewing, updating, and organizing gaps and threat. Develop dashboards and data visualizations within the CGT to support reporting, analysis, and architecture decision-making. Work closely with other MDA organizations to help them understand and leverage the CGT while gaining insight into elements that make up the missile defense system. Engage with cross-functional teams and Capability Gap Tracker users to identify reporting needs and deliver data-driven solutions that improve decision support capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
• 3+ years of experience supporting missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects
• Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• Experience working with and analyzing large data sets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Working knowledge of Missile Defense Systems (MDS) components, architectures, concepts, and threats, with demonstrated understanding through analysis activities
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools such as QlikSense, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
• Working knowledge of Systems Engineering processes including Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering strategies
• Experience with Digital Engineering tools and platforms such as Cameo, Palantir, or similar technologies

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Architecture Validation Team within MDA's Chief Architect's Office
• Assist in the development and management of the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker tool, to include reviewing, updating, and organizing gaps and threat
• Develop dashboards and data visualizations within the CGT to support reporting, analysis, and architecture decision-making
• Work closely with other MDA organizations to help them understand and leverage the CGT while gaining insight into elements that make up the missile defense system
• Engage with cross-functional teams and Capability Gap Tracker users to identify reporting needs and deliver data-driven solutions that improve decision support capabilities

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• paid holiday shutdown

What This Job Offers

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