Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Created Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Created Solutions in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer with 7+ years of DoD experience to lead analyses of current and future MDS architectures, and to develop modeling and simulation tools.

The role requires an Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI, a STEM degree, and strong MATLAB and architecture assessment skills to provide technical briefs and architecture recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 7+ years of relevant experience in missile defense or another complex, large-scale DoD program or project.
• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Solid understanding of current Missile Defense System architecture and future concepts.
• Experience modeling, assessing, and evaluating future missile defense architectures.
• Experience with MATLAB.

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 improve system performance.
• Assist in developing analysis plans and execute MDS simulation tools using DoD HPC systems.
• Assess analysis results, prepare technical briefs and reports, and review analysis products.
• Support modeling and simulation efforts by tailoring tools to specific analysis plans and architecture assessment needs.

Skills

Modeling & analysis

Missile defense architectures

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Tools

MATLAB

HPC

Python

Git

Job description

Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior Level
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field
Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI required

Position Overview

Created Solutions is seeking an experienced Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, you will lead and participate in analyses of current and future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, as well as modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support MDS architecture assessment.

This position is ideal for an engineer with a strong understanding of missile defense architectures who can apply modeling, simulation, and technical analysis to evaluate future capabilities and identify solutions to evolving mission challenges.

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 improve system performance.
• Assist in developing analysis plans and execute MDS simulation tools using DoD High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems.
• Assess analysis results, prepare technical briefs and reports, and review analysis products.
• Support modeling and simulation (M&S) efforts by tailoring tools to specific analysis plans and architecture assessment needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 7+ years of relevant experience in missile defense or another complex, large-scale DoD program or project.
• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Solid understanding of current Missile Defense System architecture and future concepts.
• Experience modeling, assessing, and evaluating future missile defense architectures.
• Experience with MATLAB.

Desired Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience defining and applying advanced concepts and algorithms for modeling and simulation of MDS architectures.
• Experience with M&S and analysis of MDS architectures involving directed-energy and kinetic-energy weapons and other future concepts.
• Experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems, Python, and Git.
• Experience with BMD Benchmark.
• Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities.
• Ability to perform technology assessments and analyses and provide insight into the potential utility of emerging technologies.
• Specialized MDS analysis experience in one or more of the following areas: threat characterization, trajectories, RF sensing/signatures, and EO/IR sensing/signatures.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience related to missile defense system architectures.

Culture & Values

At Created Solutions, our motto, “Consider it done,” is more than a slogan—it reflects our commitment to innovation, excellence, and integrity.

We seek team members who:

• Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Bring a problem-solving mindset and a strong work ethic.
• Value collaboration and continuous learning.
• Are committed to making a positive impact—both in their work and in their community.

Our company believes that all people are created equalfor a purpose. We hold ourselves accountable to high standards in our work and in our mission to support our community through Created Outreach, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

About Created Solutions

Founded in 2024 in Huntsville, AL, Created Solutions is a fast-growing small business delivering advanced engineering solutions to the DoD and NASA. We provide expert government support services in flight vehicle design, electrical and mechanical systems, material science, manufacturing, and hypersonic technologies—helping solve some of the nation’s most complex and critical defense challenges.

Join us and be part of a team where purpose and excellence come together.