AEGIS Missile Software Engineer (MDA)

Company: Mission Driven Research
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description MDR is looking for an amazingly talented AEGIS Missile Software Engineer to join our team! In this role you will part of a talented and mission oriented professional team of federal engineers, active-duty Naval Officers and Contract staff who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get missile defense capability out to the Fleet. You will also be part of a team of some of the best and brightest Engineers and scientists our country has to offer. What You'll Be Doing: Responsible for SM-3 Block IIA Missile Communications support for Radio Frequency missile communications components. 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 Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program Office. PAV processes and plan development, monitor and implement plans to assess and verify system performance. What Required Skills You'll Bring: US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance Bachelor's Degree (STEM) 7 years of experience working on DOD or missile defense software programs Works 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) What Desired Skills You'll Bring: 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, etc. Position Requirements Clearance Required Secret Position Level Mid FT/PT Full Time Years Related Work Experience 7 Education Level Required 4-yr Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us by email (hr@missiondrivenresearch.com) or by phone by calling (256) 299-9288. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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