Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer | Req # TLS-26-042

Support the MDA Architecture Validation team as an Architecture Assessment Engineer - develop and enhance the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT) and deliver data-driven decision support across the missile-defense system.

Clearance: Secret | Level: Junior | Experience: 3+ years | Education: Bachelor's (4-yr) | Location: Huntsville, AL | Type: Full-time

What You'll Do

• Provide direct support to the Architecture Validation Team within MDA's Chief Architect's Office


• Assist in the development and management of the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT) tool - reviewing, updating, and organizing gaps and threats


• Develop dashboards and data visualizations within the CGT 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 the elements of the missile-defense system


• Engage with cross-functional teams and CGT users to identify reporting needs and deliver data-driven solutions that improve decision support

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI


• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field and 3+ years of experience supporting missile-defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects


• Experience working with and analyzing large data sets


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance


• Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) components, architectures, concepts, and threats


• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools such as QlikSense, Tableau, or Power BI


• Working knowledge of Systems Engineering processes including Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering


• Experience with Digital Engineering tools and platforms such as Cameo or Palantir

About Telesis

Telesis is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business advancing missile defense, systems engineering, AI, and aerospace design. Small team, high trust, no bureaucracy: you work directly with customers who know your name, on problems that matter, with leadership still in the technical fight. U.S. citizenship required.