Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer (MDA)

Mission Driven Research, Inc; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead analysis of Missile Defense System architectures and to develop modeling and simulation tools to support architecture assessment. You will assess gaps, develop analysis plans, execute simulations, post-process results, and prepare briefs.

The role requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI. Ideal candidates have a STEM degree and 7+ years in missile defense or large DoD programs, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 7+ years of missile defense experience.
• Experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assess capability gaps and develop architecture solutions to mitigate gaps.
• Develop analysis plans, execute MDS simulations, and report results.
• Support modeling efforts to tailor tools to analysis plans.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

TS/SCI clearance eligibility

Strong communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

4-year 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 developing 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 clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Field with 7+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
• 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 systemsExperience 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
• Sr.
• FT/PT
• Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
• 7
• 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.