Senior Missile Defense Architecture Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Fort Belvoir, VA
•$135,000 - $160,000

About The Position

MTSI is seeking a Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to lead or participate in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, and in developing modeling and simulation (M&S) tools to support architecture assessment. The role evaluates capability gaps and potential architecture solutions, supports simulation-based analysis, 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 field and 7+ years of experience in missile defense-related work or another complex, large DoD program or project.
  • 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 the ability to collaborate with others to achieve objectives.
  • Strong time management skills and the 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 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 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.

Benefits

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