Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Apex Tk; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX TK is seeking a Systems Engineer to participate in analysis of future Missile Defense System architectures and to support modeling and simulation tool development for architecture assessment.

You will assess capability gaps, develop analysis plans, execute MDS simulations, post-process results, and prepare briefs. A STEM degree and evidence of clearance or eligibility for TS/SCI are required, along with strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent experience with 2+ years in related field.
• Active clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with modeling, assessment and evaluation of missile defense architectures.
• Ability to interpret results and present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assess missile defense system gaps and propose architecture solutions.
• Develop analysis plans and execute MDS simulations.
• Post-process results and prepare architecture analysis briefs.
• Tailor M&S tools to match specific analysis plans.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

TS/SCI clearance eligible

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

AFSIM

Job description

General Overview

APEX TK is looking for an amazingly talented Systems Engineer 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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or related field, or equivalent work experience that meets guidelines established for job and 2+ years of related professional experience
• 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

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
• 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