General Overview:
APEX TK is looking for an amazingly talented Radar Modeling & Simulation Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to utilize strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and will interface verbally and in writing with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Prime Contractor.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provide Modeling and Simulation Engineering support for the development of a ground based, Missile Defense radar
- Develop requisite materials and support the Modeling and Simulation Engineering IPT. Materials include system design and development efforts, test planning, test support, data analyses and reporting
- Support the Modeling and Simulation system accreditation
- Maintain Modeling and Simulation baseline configuration that aligns with the tactical system configuration build plans and identify Modeling and Simulation capabilities and limitations
- Address technical issues, ensure contractor requirements are met, and resolve engineering issues across multiple projects, programs and MDA directorates
- Analyze complex data, arrive at logical conclusions, and make recommendations
- Develop and review technical memorandums, white papers, and briefings supporting findings and conclusions of analyses
- Coordinate with leadership and the contractor team on Modeling and Simulation data rights issues
- Deliver briefings on product plans and results to the Modeling and Simulation team, Test communities, and Leadership
- Develop and present technical briefings and reports to Senior Leadership
- Effectively communicate both orally and in writing
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- 7+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
- BS in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math
- Knowledge and application of phased array radar theory, function, and design
- Secret Clearance or higher required
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- 3+ years experience with Radar Modeling and Simulation Frameworks
- Experience with Modeling and Simulation verification and validation
- Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Experience with Program Management
- Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes
- Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure
- Ability to work across organizational boundaries
- Ability presenting complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels
- Proficient with Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of MDA Change Management Process
- Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures
- Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure
- Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts