Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer (MDA)

Mission Driven Research • Fort Belvoir, VA

1d • $95,000

About The Position

Mission Driven Research is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer 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 evaluates 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 preparation of architecture analysis briefs and reports.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 7 or more 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 clearly presenting findings.
• 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

• 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, and develop potential architecture solutions.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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