Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer (Job ID:4643)

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to analyze future MDS architectures and develop simulation tools at Fort Belvoir, VA. You will assess capability gaps, craft architecture solutions, and support analysis briefs for sensitive defense programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in missile defense and strong communication skills. Familiarity with MDS concepts and modeling tools is preferred, with a clearance consideration in the hiring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in missile defense or similar DoD program.
• Understanding of current MDS architecture and future concepts.
• Experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future MDS architectures.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with others to achieve objectives.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assess missile defense system capability gaps and develop architecture solutions to mitigate gaps and improve performance.
• Assist in developing analysis plans, run MDS simulations, post-process results, and prepare briefs/reports.
• Support M&S efforts to tailor tools to analysis plans.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AFSIM

Job description

Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Contingent upon prime contractor approval

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer in Fort Belvoir, VA
• 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 Description:

• 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 developing 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.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree with at least 3+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.
• Must have a basic understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts.
• Must have some experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures.
• Must have basic skills in interpreting results and presenting findings clearly.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as collaboration with others to achieve objectives.
• Must have strong time management skills and the ability to assess tasks based on their importance and urgency.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with AFSIM or similar MDS simulation tools/frameworks, preferred.
• Background in IAMD/Cruise Missile Defense systems, preferred.
• Background or experience with space systems, preferred.
• Experience with the definition and use of advanced concepts and algorithms for the M&S of MDS architectures, preferred.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it.

Travel Requirements:

• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).