Principal Missile Defense Architecture Engineer / Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Fort Belvoir, VA
•$155,000 - $180,000

About The Position

MTSI is seeking a Principal Missile Defense Architecture Engineer/Analyst 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 role assesses capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats, and develops potential architecture solutions to mitigate gaps or improve performance. It also supports analysis planning, simulation execution, results assessment, and tailoring M&S tools to specific analysis plans.

Requirements

  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
  • Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience in missile defense-related work or another complex, large DoD program/project, or a bachelor’s degree with 20+ years of experience.
  • Solid understanding of the 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.
  • Experience with AFSIM or similar MDS simulation tools/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, and develop potential architecture solutions to 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.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
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