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Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Odyssey Systems


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 October 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Position Summary

Odysseyis looking for an amazingly talented Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Architecture Validation team as an Architecture Assessment Engineer by developing and enhancing the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker tool.

Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Provide direct support to the Architecture Validation Team within MDAs Chief Architects Office
  • Assist in the development and management of the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT) tool to include reviewing updating and organizing gaps and threat
  • Develop dashboards and data visualizations within the Capability Gap Tracker to support reporting analysis and architecture decision-making
  • Work closely with other MDA organizations to help them understand and leverage the CGT while gaining insight into elements that make up the missile defense system
  • Engage with cross-functional teams and Capability Gap Tracker users to identify reporting needs and deliver data-driven solutions that improve decision support capabilities
Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI

Education: Bachelors degree in a STEM-related field and 3 years of experience supporting missile defense-related or other complex large DoD programs/projects

Years of Experience:

  • Experience working with and analyzing large data sets
    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance

Years of experience:

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Working knowledge of Missile Defense Systems (MDS) components architectures concepts and threats with demonstrated understanding through analysis activities
  • Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools such as QlikSense Tableau Power BI or similar platforms
  • Working knowledge of Systems Engineering processes including Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering strategies
  • Experience with Digital Engineering tools and platforms such as Cameo Palantir or similar technologies

Additional Information

Location: Onsite - Huntsville AL

Travel:As required by the MDA Customer

Remote Onsite or Hybrid: Onsite. Telework at the discretion of the Customer.

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical engineering and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration ISR C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the militarys operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment technology and services to data information and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution peak organizational performance and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment ambition and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations an employer match program and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Please Note:

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant work experience specific skills and competencies geographic location education and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance Tricare supplement short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts health savings accounts employee assistance program learning and development benefit paid time off and holidays.

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Odyssey builds, secures and integrates capabilities and technologies to meet tomorrow’s mission requirements. We enhance operational readiness through comprehensive program support.

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