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AV · 11 hours ago

Principal Architecture Engineer

Huntsville ARC

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking a highly skilled Principal Architecture Engineer. This role involves defining and evaluating Missile Defense System trade capabilities and architectural performance metrics to enhance missile defense strategies and systems.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide Expertise: Offer technical guidance on missile defense activities, including adversary capabilities, systems engineering, and evaluation. Stay informed of intelligence updates regarding new threat systems impacting future missile defense architectures

Evaluate MDS Adequacy: Assess the current Missile Defense Systems (MDS) to determine their effectiveness against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile threats. Recommend strategies for system improvements, concept of operations, and alternative solutions for cost-effective and technologically advanced systems

Allied Systems Integration: Analyze the defense capabilities of Allied Missile Defense Systems and identify ways to incorporate them into U.S. systems to strengthen overall defense capabilities

Consulting & Strategic Guidance: Provide consulting services to internal and external stakeholders, including Services and Combatant Commanders. Offer strategic advice and direction on MDS development efforts

Collaboration with Experts: Engage with FFRDCs, UARCs, and OGAs to support technical improvements and program process enhancements

Support Architecture Evolution: Contribute to the development of the Defense Architecture strategy by assessing interim and final results of Analysis of Alternatives and other analytical activities

Analysis & Feasibility: Assist in conducting analysis, demonstrations, and tests to assess feasibility and verify that architecture analysis assumptions are credible

Qualification

Missile Defense ExperienceTechnical ExpertiseSecurity ClearanceHypersonic Weapons KnowledgeMDS KnowledgeMDA ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteMilitary Background

Required

Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field

Minimum of 12 years in missile defense or other complex, large DoD programs/projects

Active Secret clearance

Proven missile defense experience with the ability to accomplish duties independently

Preferred

Understanding of hypersonic weapons' capabilities and limitations

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint

Familiarity with MDS components, architectures, and concepts

Experience with MDA or other complex MDS Elements is a plus

Previous military experience, preferably as a Navy veteran in roles like Aegis Weapon System EDO or Joint Interface Control Officer, or as an Army/Air Force veteran with knowledge of MDS elements such as THAAD, LTAMDS, Sentinel, PATRIOT, or GMD