Principal Architecture Engineer

InvestedintheMission; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueHalo in Huntsville seeks a Principal Architecture Engineer to define and evaluate Missile Defense System trade capabilities and performance metrics at a high level, shaping future defense architectures.

The role collaborates with internal teams and external partners, requires an advanced STEM degree and 12+ years in DoD programs, and offers leadership in architecture evolution and analyses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a STEM field.
• Minimum 12 years in missile defense or other large DoD programs/projects.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Proven missile defense experience with the ability to accomplish duties independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on missile defense activities and evaluation.
• Evaluate MDS adequacy against threats and propose improvements.
• Analyze Allied Missile Defense systems and integration into U.S. architectures.
• Provide consulting and strategic guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with FFRDCs, UARCs, and OGAs to support improvements.
• Support architecture evolution through Analysis of Alternatives and related analyses.
• Assist in analyses, demonstrations, and tests to verify architecture assumptions.

Skills

Missile defense

Systems engineering

Independent work

Security clearance

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

BlueHalo, an AV Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Architecture Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for defining and evaluating Missile Defense System (MDS) trade capability, architectural performance metrics, and other critical high-level performance metrics as they relate to missile defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Expertise: Offer technical guidance on missile defense activities, including adversary capabilities, systems engineering, and evaluation. Stay informed of intelligence updates regarding new threat systems impacting future missile defense architectures.

• Evaluate MDS Adequacy: Assess the current Missile Defense Systems (MDS) to determine their effectiveness against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile threats. Recommend strategies for system improvements, concept of operations, and alternative solutions for cost-effective and technologically advanced systems.

• Allied Systems Integration: Analyze the defense capabilities of Allied Missile Defense Systems and identify ways to incorporate them into U.S. systems to strengthen overall defense capabilities.

• Consulting & Strategic Guidance: Provide consulting services to internal and external stakeholders, including Services and Combatant Commanders. Offer strategic advice and direction on MDS development efforts.

• Collaboration with Experts: Engage with FFRDCs, UARCs, and OGAs to support technical improvements and program process enhancements.

• Support Architecture Evolution: Contribute to the development of the Defense Architecture strategy by assessing interim and final results of Analysis of Alternatives and other analytical activities.

• Analysis & Feasibility: Assist in conducting analysis, demonstrations, and tests to assess feasibility and verify that architecture analysis assumptions are credible.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field.

• Experience: Minimum of 12 years in missile defense or other complex, large DoD programs/projects.

• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance.

• Technical Expertise: Proven missile defense experience with the ability to accomplish duties independently.

Desired Qualifications:

• Hypersonic Weapons Knowledge: Understanding of hypersonic weapons' capabilities and limitations.

• Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint.

• MDS Knowledge: Familiarity with MDS components, architectures, and concepts.

• MDA Experience: Experience with MDA or other complex MDS Elements is a plus.

• Military Background: Previous military experience, preferably as a Navy veteran in roles like Aegis Weapon System EDO or Joint Interface Control Officer, or as an Army/Air Force veteran with knowledge of MDS elements such as THAAD, LTAMDS, Sentinel, PATRIOT, or GMD.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of missile defense technology, with a strong focus on technical expertise, innovation, and strategic development within the defense sector.