Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

4M Research, Inc; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

4M Research, Inc. is seeking a Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to lead analysis of future MDS architectures and develop M&S tools to support architecture assessment. This role offers exposure to high-stakes DoD programs and a chance to shape missile defense concepts.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's with 7+ years in missile defense, clearance TS/SCI, and strong communication skills to present findings and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years in missile defense or DoD.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Solid understanding of current and future MDS concepts.
• Experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures.
• Strong interpretation and clear presentation of results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaboration across teams.
• Strong time management and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Assess missile defense system capability gaps and develop architecture solutions.
• Develop analysis plans, execute simulation tools, post-process results, and prepare briefs.
• Support M&S efforts tailored to analysis plans.

Skills

Missile defense

Modeling & simulation

Technical writing

Time management

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AFSIM

Job description

4M Research, Inc. (4M) is a Woman owned small business established in 2007 and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. 4M specializes in Systems and Software Engineering and Analysis, Information Technology, Planning and Analysis, Health and Wellness Services and Field Support Services to a variety of customers including MDA, NASA, and AMCOM. Our continuous and rapid growth is attributable to the caliber of employees 4M strives to hire and retain.

4M Research is seeking a Senior Missile Defense System Architecture 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.

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 siomulation tools, post-process and assess analysis results , and prepare architecture analysis briefs/reports.
• Support M&S efforts related to the above to tailor pools to specific analysis plans.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.
• Active Security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with AFSIM or similar MDS simulations tools/frameworks
• Background in IAMD/Cruise Missile Defense Systems.
• Background or experience with space systems.

Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required

4M Research, Inc. is an Affi­mitive Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and an active participant in Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).