Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer, Analyst IV

ACQCENTRIC INC • Fort Belvoir, VA

18h

About The Position

The Senior Systems Engineer will 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 to develop potential architecture solutions that mitigate gaps or improve performance. It also supports analysis planning, execution and assessment using MDS simulation tools, preparation of architecture analysis briefs and reports, and tailoring 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 job guidelines, and 8 or more years of related professional experience.
• Solid understanding of 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 based on importance and urgency.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or equivalent may be preferred at this level.
• Master's degree with 12 or more years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project, or bachelor's degree with 20 or more years of experience.
• 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 MDS 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 M&S efforts by tailoring tools to specific analysis plans.

What This Job Offers

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