Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Telesis; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Telesis in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Architecture Assessment Engineer to support the MDA Architecture Validation Team by developing and enhancing the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT) and delivering data‑driven decision support across the missile-defense system.

You will build dashboards, validate gaps and threats, work with cross‑functional teams and CGT users to identify reporting needs, and enable architecture decisions with clear visuals while maintaining an active Secret

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Architecture Validation Team within MDA's Chief Architect's Office
• Assist in the development and management of the CGT tool - 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 of 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

Skills

QlikSense

Data analysis

Dashboard development

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

QlikSense

Tableau

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Support the MDA Architecture Validation team as an Architecture Assessment Engineer - develop and enhance the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT) and deliver data-driven decision support across the missile-defense system.

Clearance: Secret | Level: Junior | Experience: 3+ years | Education: Bachelor's (4-yr) | Location: Huntsville, AL | Type: Full-time

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 - 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 of 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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

About Telesis

Telesis is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business advancing missile defense, systems engineering, AI, and aerospace design. Small team, high trust, no bureaucracy: you work directly with customers who know your name, on problems that matter, with leadership still in the technical fight. U.S. citizenship required.