IAMD Systems Engineer
American Systems
Arlington, VA · Posted October 8, 2026
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About the job
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities
Support the Capabilities Assessment Branch and be responsible for performing system engineering in the IAMD domain in coordination with architecture analysis efforts.
Responsible for modeling and simulation of operational concepts and associated data analysis.
Responsible for oversight and development of integrated simulation tools to conduct wargaming to support IAMD analysis within Nimble Fire and JRICM applications.
Responsible for identification of IAMD objectives, methodologies, MOEs and MOPs, and algorithm development using tools such as EADSIM and WILMA.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
At least five (5) years of professional experience within IAMD or a related area, a minimum of three (3) of which include supporting the Joint Staff, OSD, Service HQ, or CCMD HQ.
Security clearance: Active TS, SCI and SAP eligible.
US Citizenship required.
Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $180,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status