Junior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

AV; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AV is seeking a Junior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to join the Architecture Validation team. You will help develop the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker tool and create dashboards to support reporting and architecture decisions.

The role requires a STEM degree, 3+ years in missile defense or related DoD programs, and an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. Strong data analytics and MS Excel/PowerPoint skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM is required.
• 3+ years of missile defense or equivalent DoD program experience.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Experience analyzing large data sets.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support MDA Architecture Validation team as Architecture Assessment Engineer.
• Develop and manage the QlikSense-based CGT tool and dashboards.
• Review, update, and organize capability gaps and threats in CGT.
• Create data visualizations to support reporting and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable data-driven insights for architecture decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Missile defense experience

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

QlikSense

Tableau

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Job Overview: AV is looking for a highly talented Junior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Architecture Validation (MDA/CAV) team as an Architecture Assessment Engineer by developing and enhancing the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT) tool.

• Provide direct support to the Architecture Validation Team within MDA's Chief Architect's Office
• Assist in the development and management of the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker tool, to include reviewing, updating, and organizing gaps and threat
• Develop dashboards and data visualizations within the CGT to support reporting, analysis, and architecture decision-making
• Work closely with other MDA organizations to help them understand and leverage the CGT while gaining insight into elements that make up the missile defense system
• Engage with cross-functional teams and Capability Gap Tracker users to identify reporting needs and deliver data-driven solutions that improve decision support capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
• 3+ years of experience supporting missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects
• Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• Experience working with and analyzing large data sets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Working knowledge of Missile Defense Systems (MDS) components, architectures, concepts, and threats, with demonstrated understanding through analysis activities
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools such as QlikSense, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
• Working knowledge of Systems Engineering processes including Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering strategies
• Experience with Digital Engineering tools and platforms such as Cameo, Palantir, or similar technologies

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR

• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand‑launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real‑time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.