Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer

Created Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Created Solutions in Huntsville, AL seeks a Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer at the principal level to support MDA. You will provide systems analysis to identify and discriminate lethal objects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications include a Master’s in a STEM field with 12+ years of experience, an active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility, and deep expertise in radar processing, electronic protection, and modeling to support

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a STEM field with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to qualify for TS/SCI.
• Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, and object classification.
• Expertise in electronic protection.
• Experience with systems engineering analysis, CONOPS, and integrated schedules.
• Experience conducting technical performance assessments, risk analysis, and mitigation development.
• Expertise in electronic attack/protection modeling to support analysis and requirements development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis, program support, and scientific expertise to MDA’s Counter-Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate.
• Develop and formulate technical options for improving the Missile Defense System’s discrimination and electronic protection capabilities.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team with government and industry partners.

Skills

Radar signal processing

Electronic protection

Systems engineering analysis

CONOPS & schedules

Engineering requirements

Risk analysis & mitigation

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Principal Level
Education: Master’s Degree in a STEM field
Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI required

Position Overview

Created Solutions is seeking an experienced Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, you will provide systems analysis expertise in support of the development of advanced Missile Defense System capabilities to identify and discriminate lethal objects.

This position requires deep technical expertise in radar, electronic protection, systems engineering, and threat discrimination within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work within a multidisciplinary team composed of government and industry partners.
• Provide technical analysis, program support, and scientific expertise to MDA’s Counter-Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate.
• Develop and formulate technical options for improving the Missile Defense System’s discrimination and electronic protection capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to qualify for a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, and object classification.
• Expertise in electronic protection.
• Experience with systems engineering analysis and process management, including the development and review of engineering requirements, concepts of operations (CONOPS), and integrated schedules.
• Experience conducting technical performance assessments, risk analysis, and mitigation development.
• Expertise in electronic attack/protection modeling development to support technical analysis and requirements development.
• Experience developing technology maturation plans to facilitate the transition of emerging technologies to program offices.

Desired Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes.
• Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals, including radar capabilities and limitations.
• Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals.
• Knowledge of radar hardware and design.

Culture & Values

At Created Solutions, our motto, “Consider it done,” is more than a slogan—it reflects our commitment to innovation, excellence, and integrity.

We seek team members who:

• Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Bring a problem-solving mindset and a strong work ethic.
• Value collaboration and continuous learning.
• Are committed to making a positive impact—both in their work and in their community.

Our company believes that all people are created equalfor a purpose. We hold ourselves accountable to high standards in our work and in our mission to support our community through Created Outreach, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

About Created Solutions

Founded in 2024 in Huntsville, AL, Created Solutions is a fast-growing small business delivering advanced engineering solutions to the DoD and NASA. We provide expert government support services in flight vehicle design, electrical and mechanical systems, material science, manufacturing, and hypersonic technologies—helping solve some of the nation’s most complex and critical defense challenges.