Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Banner-Defense,-Inc.-; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Defense is seeking a Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer in Huntsville, AL, with an active DoD Secret clearance. The role focuses on supporting the MDA Architecture Validation team, developing the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT) tool, and creating data visualizations for decision support.

Qualifications include a STEM degree and 3+ years of missile defense or large DoD program experience, plus proficiency with data tools like QlikSense, Tableau, Power BI, Cameo, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field with 3+ years in missile defense or large DoD programs.
• Experience analyzing large data sets and delivering data-driven insights.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Architecture Validation Team within MDA's Chief Architect's Office.
• Develop and enhance the QlikSense-based CGT tool, review, update, and organize gaps and threats.
• Create dashboards and visualizations to support reporting, analysis, and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with other MDA organizations to enable CGT adoption and understand system components.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to details

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

QlikSense

Tableau

Power BI

Cameo

Palantir

Job description

Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Huntsville, AL | Active Secret Clearance

Your expertise. Our nation's defense.

At Banner Defense, you're more than a name on a contract. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve, and we build our team around people who take pride in protecting those who protect us. Here, your work directly supports the warfighter, your voice is heard, and your growth matters.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Banner Defense is in search of an amazingly talented Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Architecture Validation team as an Architecture Assessment Engineer by developing and enhancing the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT) tool.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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 (CGT) tool, to include reviewing, updating, and organizing gaps and threats
• 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 the elements that make up the Missile Defense System
• Engage with cross-functional teams and CGT users to identify reporting needs and deliver data-driven solutions that improve decision support capabilities.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

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

PREFERENCE IF YOU HAVE

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (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 (MBSE) and Digital Engineering strategies
• Experience with Digital Engineering tools and platforms such as Cameo, Palantir, or similar technologies.

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.