MDS Architecture Engineer

Job Title: MDS Architecture Engineer

Location: Huntsville AL (Hybrid)

Canvas is seeking an amazingly talented MDS Architecture Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agencys Advanced Architectures Design (MDA/CAD) office working to define the future of Missile Defense through development analysis and communication of future Regional Missile Defense Architectures. As contract support you will also be responsible for coordinating and assisting the development of joint architectures addressing regional missile defense against ballistic hypersonic and cruise missile threats to protect Warfighters and allies.

Duties:

• Develop and coordinate comprehensive regional missile defense courses of action (COA) for future architectures to defeat evolving threats.
• Prepare and deliver briefings and supporting data in support of ARPs.
• Assist with identifying defining and prioritizing missile defense architecture gaps challenges needs opportunities and potential system mitigations.
• Develop regional missile defense Blue Force and Red Force laydowns as well as intelinformed raid scenarios using a pacing threat set.
• Develop measures of effectiveness and architecture needs statements and coordinate iterative analysis on these architectures.
• Analyze and document performance of architecture options and future concepts implemented in these scenarios.
• Assist in the development of toplevel architecture needs documentation to support requirements development as well the acquisition of new capabilities and prototypes.
• Develop and review technical memorandums white papers and briefings supporting findings and conclusions of analyses.
• Support working groups and technical interchange meetings to coordinate across the community a variety of topics to include: Future concepts architecture needs and data exchange.
• Provide regular input in support of government leadership to reports and weekly charts involving task status action item tracking risks and schedule.
• Plan and execute projects involving prime contractors other MDA offices and FFRDC/UARC partners.
• Support the evaluation of future architecture elements and technology enablers that support ballistic hypersonic and cruise missile defense.

Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science in STEM field
• Minimum of 7 years working on missile defenserelated or other complex large DoD programs/projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word Excel & PowerPoint)
• Able to work independently and/or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems
• Travel will be required
• Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of Missile Defense Systems (MDS) components architectures and concepts
  • Familiarity and past experience with MDA and/or other complex MDS Elements
  • Working knowledge of Systems Engineering processes including ModelBased Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering strategies
  • Experience in a military operational environment
  • Work independently applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fastpaced dynamic environment
  • Ability to selfmanage and initiate within team structure
  • Ability to decompose complex problems into actionable elements
  • Ability to coordinate efforts in a timely manner across multiple organizations
  • Ability to present complex information and concepts to leaders at various levels
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
  • 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

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret Clearance

About Us

Founded in 2007 Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified Fortune Best Small Workplace Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials 2022 Best Place for Working Parents 2022 & 2023 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee 2021 & 2022 Best Places to Work Awardee 2019 Government Contracting Technology Business of the Year and WomanOwned Small Business of the Year 2018 by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas

To reflect our company culture Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous companyfunded Basic Life Insurance
• Companyfunded ShortTerm & LongTerm Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100 immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training continuing education or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performancebased bonuses
• And many more!

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors such as a candidates relevant work experience skills certifications and geographic location.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protect veterans and people with disabilities.

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