Principal Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Job Description

Lead analysis of future Missile Defense System architectures and concepts: capability gap assessment, analysis plans, MDS simulation runs, and M&S tool development (AFSIM).

Req: TLS-26-045 | Location: Fort Belvoir, VA (On-site) | Clearance: Secret | Level: Principal | Experience: 20+ years | Education: Bachelor's (4-yr)

Key Responsibilities:

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• 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
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• Assist in the development of analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools, post-process and assess analysis results, and prepare architecture analysis briefs/reports
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• Support modeling & simulation (M&S) efforts related to the above to tailor tools to specific analysis plans
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Required Qualifications:

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• Active Secret clearance
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• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI
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• 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
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• Solid understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts
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• Experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures
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• Strong skill in interpreting results and presenting findings clearly
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• Excellent ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as collaboration with others to achieve objectives
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• Strong time management skills and the ability to assess tasks based on their importance and urgency
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Desired Qualifications:

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• Active TS/SCI Clearance
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• Experience with AFSIM or similar MDS simulation tools/frameworks
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• Background in IAMD/Cruise Missile Defense systems
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• Background or experience with space systems
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• Experience with the definition and use of advanced concepts and algorithms for the M&S of MDS architectures
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• Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities
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How to apply: Apply on LinkedIn or at telesisdefense.com/careers. U.S. citizenship and an active security clearance are required. Telesis is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.