AEGIS Missile Software Engineer

AEGIS Missile Software Engineer position located in Dahlgren, Virginia. Full-time role requiring an active Secret clearance.

About the role

At Astrion, we are at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and engaged with the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) rigorous engineering efforts to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System (MDS). This work helps guarantee the security of the United States, deployed forces, and allies. Join a professional team of highly qualified engineers, analysts, scientists, and technicians supporting the research, development, testing, and evaluation of the missile defense system, which detects, tracks, engages, and destroys adversary missiles.

Our MDA analysts and engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities in Dahlgren, VA—a hub for naval and missile defense research and development, home to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division. You will collaborate with missile defense experts, including military, government civilians, and contractors from Astrion and other companies. Our team helps the Government manage planning, development, and delivery of state-of-the-art sensors, weapons, communications, and command/control systems.

This role supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program Office by providing technical and programmatic expertise for the AEGIS Missile Software.

Responsibilities

• Support SM-3 Block IIA Missile Communications for Radio Frequency missile communications components.
• Provide operational and technical support to integrate existing and developing operational command and control systems.
• Develop and document system architectures and functions in applicable Interface Control Documents, specifically the GFC/C to Link-16 interface document.
• Provide performance assessment and verification (PAV) support to the Systems Engineer for the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program Office, including PAV processes and plan development, monitoring, and implementation to assess and verify system performance.

Requirements

• BA/BS in a STEM-related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance (requires US Citizenship).
• Ability to work independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks.
• Ability to apply engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems.
• Provide programmatic oversight of SM-3 Blk IIA Missile Communications, components, development, and integration within the Guidance Section (GS) and Kinetic Warhead (KW).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications (Desired)

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems.
• Experience with Missile System Software Development.
• Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, Aegis qualifications.

Pay

$100,000 to $150,000 per year.