Architecture Requirements Engineer

Overview

Architecture Requirements Engineer – Redstone Arsenal, AL. Venturi, LLC A Chenega Company has an exciting career opportunity for an Architecture Requirements Engineer who will define and evaluate the Missile Defense System (MDS) trade capability space envelope, architectural performance metrics, and other high-level performance metrics as applicable.

• Provide technical expertise on missile defense activities to include adversary capabilities, systems engineering, and evaluation.
• Remain cognizant of intelligence updates of new threat systems that affect future missile defense architectures.
• Evaluate the adequacy of the current MDS to include ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile defensive architecture to counter the threat and recommend courses of action for concept of operations, and system improvements, and identify alternate strategies for affordable, cost-effective, and technically advanced systems.
• Evaluate and adapt analysis of Allied Missile Defense systems in defense of the Unified Command Theaters; assess how to incorporate those allied missile defense systems into U.S. missile defense systems to provide a more robust defense.
• Provide reach-back for consulting services for key MDS development expertise; facilitate efforts across internal/external stakeholders such as Services and Combatant Commanders providing strategic advice, guidance and direction.
• Support, evaluate, analyze, and develop technical recommendations through exchanges with FFRDCs, UARCs, and OGAs to provide input on program process and technical improvement opportunities.
• Support Defense Architecture evolution strategy and development through assessment of interim and final results of Analysis of Alternatives and other analysis activities to include top-level requirements.
• Assist in the analysis, demonstrations, and tests to support early milestones and feasibility assessments and to collect data to verify that architecture analysis assumptions are credible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Master’s in a STEM field
• 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects
• Active Secret clearance
• Missile Defense experience
• Be able to accomplish the duties by working with minimal guidance

Desired:

• Knowledge of hypersonic weapons and their capabilities and limitations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) with emphasis on Power Point
• Working knowledge of MDS components, architectures and concepts
• Familiarity and past experience with MDA and/or other complex MDS Elements
• Experience in a military operational environment
• Preferred Navy veteran that held a position such as an Aegis Weapon System EDO or Joint Interface Control Officer, or alternatively an Army/Air Force veteran that understands MDS Elements such as THAAD/LTAMDS/Sentinel/PATRIOT/GMD

• Ability to work independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks, applying engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems.
• In-depth practical and theoretical technical/engineering knowledge.
• Working knowledge of missile defense system components and mission.
• Familiarity with DOD and MDA processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment while coordinating with multiple organizations and leadership.
• Proficient with Microsoft software applications.
• Ability to execute and complete tasks with no supervision.
• Ability to travel 20-25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

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