Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

APEX TK LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

APEX TK LLC seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead or participate in analysis of Missile Defense System architectures and modeling tools. The role focuses on assessing capability gaps, developing analysis plans, and executing simulations to support architecture evaluation.

Strong communication is essential to convey results to stakeholders. Candidates should have an Active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI, plus a STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant DoD experience.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or related field, or equivalent with 8+ years of experience
• Master’s Degree or equivalent may be preferred at this level
• Solid understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts
• Experience with modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures
• Strong ability to interpret results and present findings clearly
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative teamwork

Responsabilités

• Assess missile defense system capability gaps and develop architecture solutions
• Develop analysis plans, run MDS simulation tools, and report findings
• Support M&S efforts to tailor tools to analysis plans

Connaissances

Active Secret clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

MDS architecture knowledge

M&S/ modeling experience

Clear and effective communicator

Time management

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or related field

Master’s Degree or equivalent

Description du poste

General Overview

APEX TK 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
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or related field, or equivalent work experience that meets guidelines established for job and 8+ years of related professional experience
  • Master's Degree or equivalent, may be preferred at this level
• 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:

• 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
• 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