Senior M&S Systems Engineer (DoD Missile Defense)

Kittyhawktech; Virginia; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitty Hawk Technologies, a growing service and technology innovator, is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Systems Engineer to support DoW engineering services in the Dahlgren, Virginia area. The role focuses on developing and delivering M&S capabilities for national defense programs, with opportunities to influence requirements and test strategies.

Ideal candidates will have extensive DoD/US Navy systems engineering and M&S experience, an active TS/SCI or eligibility, and a strong

Qualifications

• Fifteen years of DoD Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, or US Navy operational experience with Surface Combat Systems.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with ability to gain SCI or active TS/SCI eligibility – U.S. Citizenship is required.
• At least seven years Surface Navy Combat Systems engineering experience with US Navy systems.
• B.S. in a STEM field or at least six years US Navy operational experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of US Navy Surface Combat Systems and Aegis BMD, missile systems.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes and artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Supports Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Modeling & Simulation tasking as a program office representative.
• Chairs M&S WG across multiple stakeholders to develop, implement, and deploy M&S capabilities to test and train MDA Capability Insertion requirements.
• Supports M&S Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) activities across the enterprise including test planning and execution.
• Participates in event planning and execution including System Test Events, Data Analysis Working Groups, and Fleet Demonstrations to ensure Capability Insertion requirements are supported at sites and with the fleet.
• Contributes to the definition of Mission Analysis and Engineering requirements and ensures alignment to stakeholder priorities.
• Supports acquisition evaluation activities as required.

Skills

DoD Systems Eng

Test Engineering

US Navy ops exp

Top Secret Clearance

TS/SCI Eligibility

Education

B.S. in STEM

Job description

Kitty Hawk Technologies, a growing service and technology innovator, is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Systems Engineer to support DoW engineering services in the Dahlgren, Virginia area. The role focuses on developing and delivering M&S capabilities for national defense programs, with opportunities to influence requirements and test strategies.

Ideal candidates will have extensive DoD/US Navy systems engineering and M&S experience, an active TS/SCI or eligibility, and a strong