Senior Missile Defense Systems Architect & Modeling Lead

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

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