Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer, Analyst IV

ACQCENTRIC INC Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 11-50 employees

4 d ago

Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States

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About the role

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the analysis of future Missile Defense System architectures and develop modeling and simulation tools to assess performance. Responsibilities include identifying capability gaps, executing simulation plans, and preparing technical reports to support architecture design.

What they look for

Missile Defense System Architecture Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineering Architecture Assessment Threat Analysis Capability Gap Analysis AFSIM IAMD Cruise Missile Defense Space Systems Algorithm Development Technical Briefing Data Analysis Time Management Collaboration

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance and a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience. A strong understanding of MDS architecture and experience with modeling and simulation tools are required.

Full description

Description

We are 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

Requirements

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

o 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