Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Analyst (MDA)

Mission Driven Research, Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead or participate in analysis of Missile Defense System architectures and concepts. You will contribute to modeling and simulation tool development to support architecture assessments.

Required are an active Secret clearance, TS/SCI eligibility, and 12+ years in missile defense or 20+ years with a Bachelor's. The role demands heavy analysis, strong communication, and collaboration across teams at Fort Belvoir, VA.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
• Master's degree with 12+ years missile defense or similar program experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of experience accepted.
• Solid understanding of current MDS architecture and future concepts.
• Experience modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures.
• Ability to interpret results and present findings clearly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong collaboration skills.
• Strong time management and task prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in analysis of MDS architectures and concepts.
• Develop analysis plans, run MDS simulation tools, post-process results, and prepare architecture briefs/reports.
• Support M&S efforts to tailor tools to analysis plans and architecture needs.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

Master's degree +12y

Bachelor's degree +20y

MDS architecture knowledge

M&S experience

Results interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AFSIM

Job description

MDR is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer 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

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 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 architectures
• Strong 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

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• 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

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Secret
• Position Level
  • Principal
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 20
• 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.