Warfighter Integration Analyst

AeroVironment

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Simi Valley, California

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/08/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

AV is looking for a highly talented Warfighter Integration Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to provide technical support to the MDA Chief Architects Architecture Concept Evaluation office (MDA/CAC) in its mission as the single point of contact for wargame requirements development, campaign planning and analysis and to the Warfighter for missile defense systems next generation.

Provide wargame subject matter expertise to MDA/CAC in their role in the development of MDAs wargame event requirements and post-wargame analysis and reporting to include a pinnacle out brief and Commanders game.

Assist CAC-W by providing practical wargame experience to shape the content of MDAs wargame planning and execution events, workshops and pinnacle events. Provide expertise to CAC in wargame doctrine and best practices employed by the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands (CCMD), Services and Defense Agencies.

Facilitate external wargame engagement to include creation of future capability development modules.

Provide wargame subject matter expertise to MDA/CAC in their role assisting in the development of MDAs wargame event requirements and post-wargame analysis and reporting.

Assist CAC by providing practical wargame experience to shape the content of MDAs wargame walk-up events, workshops and capstone events.

Required:

Masters degree and 12 years of experience supporting missile defense programs or other related defense programs. OR a Bachelors degree and 20 years of experience supporting missile defense programs or other related defense programs.

Active DoD Secret security clearance

US Citizenship required

Experience in missile defense-related or other DoD large project systems engineering with specific experience in wargame development and execution, systems analysis, future capabilities (science and technology) and engineering for defense-related programs.

Able to plan and execute required wargame support, develop clear and concise written products, and present wargame and missile defense technical matters to MDA senior leaders and warfighters in support of MDA/CAC. Able to plan and conduct highly effective working group meetings with over 50 attendees in support of MDA/CAC wargame campaigns.

Experience in missile defense-related or other DoD/Service large project systems engineering with specific experience in wargame development and execution, systems analysis, future capabilities (science and technology) and engineering for defense-related programs.

Desired:

Bachelors degree and Masters degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field. 20 years of experience supporting missile defense programs or other related defense programs.

Experience with Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tools and their application to wargaming. Experience with MDASim or AFSim is a big plus.

Able to facilitate large wargame group discussions on behalf of MDA/CAC, and/or perform adjudication tasks, if needed. Refined communication skills in public speaking and developing professional written reports with embedded graphics is a big plus.

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
• We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
• Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
• Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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