Flight-Ready Production Engineer – Missile Defense Programs

Energy Jobline ZR; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Production Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency. You will audit designs, processes, and assembly records to ensure flight-worthiness and compliance with baseline specifications.

Responsibilities include applying AIAA S-113 and related standards to propulsion and pyrotechnic systems, leading IPT meetings, reviewing QTPs/ATPs, and supporting mission assurance through SRR/DRR reviews. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance required.

Qualifications

• BS in a STEM field with 7+ years in DoD/ missile defense programs.
• Experience interpreting drawings, ECOs/ECPs, and manufacturing work instructions.
• Strong writing and presentation skills; able to defend assessments to leadership.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Audit prime contractor engineering designs, drawing packages, manufacturing processes, and assembly records to ensure end items meet baseline specifications and flight-worthiness.
• Apply AIAA S-113 (and related standards) to assess ordnance, explosive devices, pyrotechnic systems, and propulsion subsystems across design and production phases.
• Participate in baseline reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR) ensuring evidence supports mission criteria before testing.
• Evaluate MRB dispositions, deviations, waivers, and oversee FRBs to implement CAPAs.
• Review and approve Qualification and Acceptance Test Procedures (QTPs/ATPs) and test results; witness critical testing on-site as required.
• Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings with supplier partners for schedule alignment and rapid problem resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

AIAA S-113 experience

Engineering design interpretation

Technical writing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Job description

Avion Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Production Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency. You will audit designs, processes, and assembly records to ensure flight-worthiness and compliance with baseline specifications.

Responsibilities include applying AIAA S-113 and related standards to propulsion and pyrotechnic systems, leading IPT meetings, reviewing QTPs/ATPs, and supporting mission assurance through SRR/DRR reviews. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance required.