IAMD Systems Engineer

Cahaba Federal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS medical

Vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cahaba Federal Solutions is seeking an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Systems Engineer to provide hands-on systems engineering, modeling, and simulation efforts that inform IAMD capabilities assessments and architecture analysis. You will develop and oversee integrated simulation tools and conduct wargaming to support mission effectiveness.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility and US citizenship, with a salary range of $160,000–$180,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in IAMD or related area, including at least 3 with Joint Staff, DoD HQ, or Combatant Command HQ.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and SAP eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform system engineering in the IAMD domain in coordination with architecture analysis efforts.
• Modeling and simulation of operational concepts and data analysis.
• Oversight and development of integrated simulation tools for wargaming to support IAMD analysis.
• Identify IAMD objectives, MOEs/MOPs, and develop algorithms using tools such as Extended Air Defense Simulation and WILMA.

Skills

Five years experience in IAMD or相关

Security clearance TS/SCI SAP eligible

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Description

*** Requires Active TS/SCI Clearance and SAP Eligible ***

Cahaba Federal Solutions is a rapidly growing small business specializing in intelligence, prototyping and integration, systems engineering, and technology development. Recognized as one of Huntsville’s Best Places to Work® for the past three years, as a Best Place for Working Parents®, and as the winner of the Huntsville/Madison County Emerging Business of the Year® for 2025, Cahaba is a trusted partner in advancing national security through innovative solutions to critical challenges. We are committed to supporting our nation's most vital missions with dedication and expertise. Joining the Cahaba team means access to meaningful career growth, opportunities for personal development, and the chance to tackle engaging and impactful work.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Systems Engineer to provide hands-on systems engineering, modeling, and simulation efforts that inform IAMD capabilities assessments and architecture analysis. In this role, you will develop and oversee integrated simulation tools, conduct operational wargaming, define analytical objectives and measures of effectiveness and performance, and deliver insights that inform mission effectiveness and operational decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform system engineering in the IAMD domain in coordination with architecture analysis efforts.
• Modeling and simulation of operational concepts and associated data analysis.
• Oversight and development of integrated simulation tools to conduct wargaming to support IAMD analysis within Nimble Fire and Joint Regional IAMD Capability Mix applications.
• Responsible for identification of IAMD objectives, methodologies, measures of effectiveness and measures of performance, and algorithm development using tools such as Extended Air Defense Simulation and WILMA.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience within IAMD or a related area, a minimum of three (3) of which include supporting the Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Service Headquarters (HQ), or Combatant Command HQ.
• Security clearance: Active TS/SCI and SAP eligible.
• US Citizenship required.

Cahaba’s full‑time employees are offered an outstanding comprehensive benefits package. These benefits include Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage, Guardian vision and dental insurance, company‑funded life, short‑term and long‑term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness benefits, generous paid time off, and robust retirement plan solutions.

The salary range for this role is $160,000 USD - $180,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Employment opportunities at Cahaba Federal Solutions are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cahaba is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. If you need assistance accessing our online system or require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].