Summary
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:
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- Active Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI
- 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
- 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 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
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.
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:
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- Active Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI
- 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
- 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 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
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.
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