Principal Missile Defense Architecture Engineer / Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Principal Missile Defense Architecture Engineer/Analyst to lead and participate in analyses of future Missile Defense System architectures and related modeling & simulation tool development in Virginia.

The successful candidate will assess capability gaps, develop architecture solutions, and produce briefs and reports that clearly communicate findings to stakeholders. Active clearance and strong collaboration skills are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 12+ years in missile defense or equivalent DoD program
• Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Solid understanding of current MDS architecture and future concepts
• Experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future MDS architectures
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaboration 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
• Develop analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools, post-process results, and prepare briefs/reports
• Support modeling and simulation efforts and tailor tools to analysis plans

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Architecture analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AFSIM

Simulation tools

Job description

MTSI is looking for a talented Principal Missile Defense Architecture Engineer/Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to lead or 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 Responsibilities

• 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 the development of 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

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• Master’s Degree with 12+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project or a Bachelor's Degree with 20+ years experience
• Solid understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts
• Experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architecturesStrong skill in interpreting results and presenting findings clearly
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as collaboration with others to achieve objectives
• Strong time management skills and the ability to assess tasks based on their importance and urgency

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with AFSIM or similar MDS simulation tools/frameworks
• Background in IAMD/Cruise Missile Defense systems
• Background or experience with space systems
• Experience with the definition and use of advanced concepts and algorithms for the M&S of MDS architectures
• Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities

Benefits

• MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The pay range for this position in Virginia is $155,000/year to $180,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. Base pay information is based on market location.