Intermediate Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Job overview

The Intermediate Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer role is onsite in Arlington, VA. Compensation is not specified. AeroVironment develops unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems for defense customers. The engineer assesses current and future missile defense architectures and concepts, helping identify capability gaps and potential solutions. Through modeling and simulation, analysis, and clear reporting, the role supports architecture assessments and informs decisions about system performance against evolving threats.

What you'll do

• Assess missile defense capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities
• develop potential architecture solutions
• assist with analysis plans
• execute missile defense simulation tools
• process and assess results
• prepare architecture analysis briefs and reports
• support modeling and simulation efforts to tailor tools to analysis plans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

aerovironment

arlington va

onsite

full-time

missile defense

system architecture

modeling and simulation

architecture assessment

active secret clearance

ts/sci eligibility

dod programs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Supports future Missile Defense System architecture assessment and modeling and simulation tool development.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.