Lead analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, including capability gap assessment, analysis plans, MDS simulation runs, and M&S tool development (AFSIM). Located in Fort Belvoir, VA; active Secret clearance required.
Telesis is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) advancing missile defense, systems engineering, AI, and aerospace design - on our own programs and in support of our partners. Headquartered in Northern Virginia with operations in Huntsville, Alabama, our people work directly with customers who know their names, on problems that matter, with leadership still in the technical fight. Small team, high trust, no bureaucracy - real responsibility, cleared work that challenges you, and a stake in what you help create.
Requisition #: TLS-26-045 | Clearance: Active DoD Secret (US citizenship required) | Level: Principal | Experience: 20+ years (or 12+ with a Master's) | Education: Bachelor's (4-yr) | Work site: Fort Belvoir, VA
What you'll do:
• 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
Preferred 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 here or at telesisdefense.com/careers with your resume, and reference TLS-26-045.