Missile Defense Architecture Engineer / Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MTSI in Virginia is seeking a Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer/Analyst to join our team. You will analyze future MDS architectures, develop modeling and simulation tools, and support architecture assessments.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, with TS/SCI eligibility preferred, and a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in missile defense or related DoD programs. We offer a competitive pay range of $90,000–$110,000 per year and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years in missile defense or related DoD program.
• Basic understanding of current MDS architecture and future concepts.
• Experience in modeling, assessment and evaluation of future missile defense architectures.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal, and collaboration skills.
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess missile defense system capability gaps and opportunities to develop architecture solutions.
• Develop analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools, post-process results, and prepare briefs/reports.
• Support modeling and simulation efforts to tailor tools to analysis plans.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

TS/SCI clearance eligibility

Clear communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

AFSIM

Job description

MTSI is looking for an amazingly talented Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer/Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to participate in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, and modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support architecture assessment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess missile defense system capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop potential architecture solutions that mitigate gaps and/or improve performance
• Assist in the development of analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools, post-process and assess analysis results, and prepare architecture analysis briefs/reports
• Support modeling & simulation (M&S) efforts related to the above to tailor tools to specific analysis plans

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
• Basic understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts
• Some experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures
• Basic skills in interpreting results and presenting findings clearly
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as collaboration with others to achieve objectives
• Strong time management skills and the ability to assess tasks based on their importance and urgency

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 with the definition and use of advanced concepts and algorithms for the M&S of MDS architectures
• Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities

The pay range for this position in Virginia is $90,000/year to $110,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.