Missile Defense Systems Architecture Engineer

Chenega Corp • Ft Belvoir, VA

20h

About The Position

Venturi, LLC, a Chenega company, is hiring a Missile Defense Systems Architecture Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency on the TEAMS Next Missile Defense Systems Engineering contract in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The engineer will 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 involves analyzing capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats; developing potential architecture solutions; supporting analysis planning and execution; assessing simulation results; and preparing architecture analysis briefings and reports. The engineer will also support M&S efforts by tailoring tools to specific analysis plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in missile defense-related work or another complex, large Department of Defense program or project.
• Active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.
• 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 presenting findings clearly.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and collaborate with others to achieve objectives.
• Strong time management skills and ability to assess tasks based on 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, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal development programs.
• Well-being programs.
• Flexible daily choices to support employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

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