Advanced Systems Engineer - Weapon System Performance

Advanced Systems Engineer Missile Defense Weapon System Performance

Aurex is seeking an experienced Advanced Systems Engineer specializing in Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Weapon System Performance to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you will own the analysis, design, and implementation of complex systems that directly impact weapon performance. If you are a skilled engineer who thrives on cutting-edge modeling, tactical simulation, and rapid capability deployment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced architectural solutions and technical systems related to missile defense weapon performance.
• Analyze and rigorously evaluate end-to-end weapon system performance using advanced high-fidelity modeling and simulation tools.
• Partner directly with multi-disciplinary engineering and operations teams to verify system requirements are flawlessly executed from whiteboard to field.
• Proactively identify performance shortfalls, analyze anomalies, and engineer optimization techniques to maximize system capabilities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing actionable technical insights and briefings to internal engineering leadership and external government stakeholders.
• Stay at the forefront of defense industry advancements, actively incorporating emergent weapon system technologies into our baseline architectures.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive professional systems engineering experience, with a dedicated focus on weapon system performance and analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred).
• Active SECRET clearance required.
• Proven expertise in modern aerospace modeling and simulation frameworks, performance assessment metrics, and system optimization methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving capabilities alongside strong written and verbal communication skills.

The salary range for this role is $110,000-$125,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate's work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex.

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