Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer (MDA)

Mission Driven Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency's Architecture Validation team as an Architecture Assessment Engineer.

This role focuses on developing the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT) and building dashboards for reporting and decision-making. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable data-driven insights, manage gaps and threats, and enhance architecture assessment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Architecture Validation Team within MDA's Chief Architect's Office.
• Develop and manage the QlikSense-based CGT tool, reviewing, updating, and organizing gaps and threats.
• Create dashboards and data visualizations to support reporting and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with other MDA teams to leverage the CGT for insight into missile defense system components.
• Engage with cross-functional users to identify reporting needs and deliver data-driven solutions.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

QlikSense

Tableau

Power BI

Cameo

Job description

MDR is looking for 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 tool.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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 threat
• Develop dashboards and data visualizations within the Capability Gap Tracker 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 elements that make up the missile defense system
• Engage with cross-functional teams and Capability Gap Tracker users to identify reporting needs and deliver data-driven solutions that improve decision support capabilities

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret clearance required 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

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Working knowledge of Missile Defense Systems (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 and Digital Engineering strategies
• Experience with Digital Engineering tools and platforms such as Cameo, Palantir, or similar technologies

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Secret
• Position Level
  • Jr.
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 3
• Education Level Required
  • 4-yr

Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.