Advanced Engineer - Flight Test

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Advanced Engineer – Flight Test to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Director of Test (DT) Flight Test Integration team at the Von Braun Complex on Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. The role requires SECRET clearance eligibility, up to 25% travel, and full-time commitment.

The candidate will lead a small team, develop mission checklists, participate in technical reviews, and assist with planning, execution, and data archival activities across Tier 1–3 test environments

Qualifications

• Capable of executing analytical tasks and utilizing analytical techniques to support complex developmental and operational test programs.
• Capable of executing planning, monitoring, acquisition, and implementation support for complex systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple organizations, verbally, electronically, and in writing.
• Possess exceptional technical writing and government reporting/documentation skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules; proficient with Windows-based software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams).

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team in developing and maintaining documentation, coordination, and consultation reflecting a Mission Test Director or System Mission Manager.
• Develop mission checklists and schedules providing real-time updates to stakeholders and assets.
• Facilitate and execute planning meetings, working groups, and MDA technical reviews as directed.
• Support all phases of test planning, training, and execution of Tier 1/2/3 test environments per CONOPS.
• Perform programmatic reviews for test activities pre- and post-events with lessons learned inputs.
• Integrate complex test requirements into a structured framework, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Support test integration and planning meetings, CONOPS Phase Reviews, and data archival meetings.
• Provide on-console support to MET leadership and off-console support to SMM.

Skills

Analytical tasks

Planning & monitoring

Effective communication

Technical writing

Windows software

Education

MS in related engineering field

BS with 5 years related exp substituted for MS

Job description

Advanced Engineer – Flight Test

LOCATION: Huntsville, AL, Redstone Arsenal

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: SECRET

TRAVEL: Up to 25%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity foran Advanced Flight Test Engineer supporting the Missile Defense Agency’s Director of Test (DT) Flight Test Integration (DTFI) team at the Von Braun Complex on the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Astrion is at the frontier of new missile defense technologies and supports the MDA’s rigorous operational and developmental testing. This exciting, rewarding work helps guarantee the security of the United States and our Allies. Join a professional team of highly qualified engineers, analysts, scientists, and technicians supporting the research, development, testing, and evaluation of the missile defense system whose purpose is to detect, track, engage, and destroy adversary missiles.

REQUIREMENTS

• MS in a related engineering field. A BS with five years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the MS degree requirement
• 10 years of recent relevant experience
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance

DESIRED SKILLS

• Capable of executing analytical tasks and utilizing analytical techniques and processes to support complex developmental and operational test programs for both technical and administrative support activities
• Capable of executing planning, monitoring, acquisition, and implementation support for complex systems
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple organizations, verbally, electronically, and in writing
• Possess exceptional technical writing and government reporting/documentation skills
• Experience working in a fast paced, professional environment with the ability to adjust/react to short notice requirements changes, deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable eventsProficient with Windows-based PC software (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Flight Test Engineer will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director of Flight Test Integration (DTFI). The individual will provide support interchangeably, dependent upon mission necessity, to both the mission execution team Test Directors (TDs), as well as the mission management team System Mission Managers (SMMs). The candidate will report daily activities and products to DTFI, which has overall responsibility for the development of coordinating support documentation, calendars, briefings and administrative tasks.

Duties will include:

• Lead a small team in developing and maintaining documentation, coordination, and consultation that directly reflects and impacts a Mission Test Director and/or System Mission Manager
• Develop mission checklists and schedules that provide real-time updates to various stakeholders and mission assets
• Facilitate and execute the development of planning meetings, working groups, MDA technical reviews and other meetings as directed
• Support all phases of test planning, training, and execution of Tier 1/2/3 test environments in accordance with the current Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
• Perform programmatic review for test activities pre- and post-events, providing lessons learned inputs and supporting panel reviews
• Integrate complex test requirements into a structured framework, identifying and mitigating risks in advance, and maintaining alignment across all stakeholders
• Support test integration and planning meetings, MDS CONOPS Phase Reviews, and data archival meetings, as directed
• Provide direct on-console support to key Mission Execution Team (MET) leadership.
• Provide off-console support to System Mission Manager (SMM)