Principal Architecture Engineer

AeroVironment, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Principal Architecture Engineer to focus on Missile Defense System trade capabilities and architectural performance metrics.

Responsibilities include evaluating existing systems, providing technical guidance, and collaborating with defense experts to enhance capabilities. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a STEM field and has a minimum of 12 years' experience in missile defense or complex DoD programs. An active Secret clearance is required. This position offers the chance to work at the forefront of missile defense technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years in missile defense or complex DoD programs.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Proven missile defense experience with independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on missile defense activities.
• Evaluate current Missile Defense Systems effectiveness.
• Analyze Allied Missile Defense Systems capabilities.
• Offer strategic consulting services to stakeholders.
• Contribute to Defense Architecture strategy development.

Skills

Missile defense expertise

Systems engineering

Technical guidance

Analysis and feasibility assessment

Education

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Education

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Secret

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