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The Role
Lead development and rearchitecture of AWS-centric, real-time combat system architectures. Perform MATLAB-based weapons modeling, system stress testing, probabilistic performance analysis (PK, PES, PSI, CK), validate DDS RTI/UDP real-time systems, ensure software certification, mentor junior engineers, and support ongoing system evolution.
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About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Missile Defense Analysis and Modeling (MDAM) team based in Mount Laurel, NJ. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design and development of complex real-time sea-based weapon systems. In this role, you will be instrumental in the ongoing rearchitecting of our mission-critical systems while actively mentoring and supporting junior engineering staff in a highly collaborative environment. You will collaborate closely with other senior engineers to evolve system and system-of-systems architectures, develop software, design experiments, and apply advanced systems modeling techniques to support mission-critical defense applications.
Clearance & Location Requirements:
- All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- This is a 100% onsite position at our Mount Laurel, NJ facility.
Key Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
- Understand and communicate detailed system specifications to a level sufficient to refactor existing combat system design for improved efficiency and/or effectiveness
- Lead the development of software that meets rigorous certification standards and validation processes
- Participate and direct activities in the ongoing testing and rearchitecting of systems as programs evolve
- Execute complex system stress tests and utilize industry tools like Cameo / MagicDraw and/or IBM Rhapsody to model and evaluate weapon system behavior
- Calculate, analyze, and evaluate probabilistic combat system performance measures particularly for live-fire and -related scenarios
- Provide guidance, support, and domain knowledge transfer to junior engineering staff.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Who You Are Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics, or equivalent full-time professional experience
- 7+ years of full-time professional experience in System Engineering, or related technical roles
- Documented experience as the lead engineer for a technical program or project
- Familiarity with systems engineering and modeling concepts, including proficiency with Cameo / MagicDraw or Rhapsody
- Proficiency in at least two of the following programming languages: C++, Java, Python, or MATLAB
- Strong willingness to learn complex new domains, such as defense architectures and probabilistic performance measures
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Previous professional experience with the Aegis Combat System
- Experience with the US Missile Defense System (MDS) and in-depth knowledge of at least one of its elements
- Advanced academic degree in a STEM field
- Knowledge of radar and/or digital signal processing principles
- Proficiency with IBM DOORS
- Experience working with SysML
- Knowledge of probabilistic combat system performance measures (e.g., PD, PES, PK).
- Experience applying AI and/or ML to solve technical problems
- Familiarity with software certification principles and the use of AI agents for recompiling tasks
Pay Range*: $135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000
*Pursuant to New Jersey Senate Bill 2310 IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 2310. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
*Pursuant to New Jersey Senate Bill 2310 IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 2310. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
Job Benefits
Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled (ex. cold brew in a keg), and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- Generous benefits package
- Competitive PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
- 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
- Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development Resources
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards
- Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.
About
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.
Skills Required
- Must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- On-site, 5 days per week at Mount Laurel, NJ.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of full-time professional experience in Systems Engineering or related technical roles.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Proven leadership ability with experience mentoring junior engineers.
- Advanced software development expertise in C++ and Java within an AWS-centric environment.
- Deep understanding of real-time processing and event-based architectures, specifically DDS RTI and UDP communications.
- Extensive systems engineering experience with MATLAB weapons models.
- Knowledge of probabilistic combat system performance measures (PK, PES, PSI, CK).
- Familiarity with software certification principles and use of AI agents for recompiling tasks.
- Prior experience with the Aegis combat system.
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The Company
What We Do
WHO WE ARE Innovative Defense Technologies -IDT- provides automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for the DOD's mission-critical systems. Using patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology, we support the entire software testing lifecycle from component testing, to system integration and testing, to the analysis of results. Our automated test and analysis solutions enable the rapid update and delivery of large, complex systems. Our technologies offer: -Rapid system configuration assessment and validation -Repeatable, consistent testing, analysis and reporting -On-demand regression tests in response to cyber threats -Statistical rigor in test and analysis -Reduced time and manpower At IDT, we work closely with our customers to tailor our products to support their systems and meet their goals. IDT has the expertise, strategies and processes in place to provide an automated solution for your next project. Let us help you dramatically accelerate test execution time, expand test coverage and improve software quality. OUR MISSION Our mission is to enable new software capabilities to be fielded faster and more affordably by reducing the amount of time and the cost spent on software testing. Through the use of our software testing technology, IDT is changing the way testing is being done for large, complex, software systems.
