Flight Termination & Range Safety Engineer

Chenega MIOS SBU; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS seeks a Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer for Redstone Arsenal, AL to support missile defense targets and countermeasures engineering. The role focuses on flight termination systems, safety analyses, and testing across launch and reentry vehicles.

You will work with government stakeholders, lead technical evaluations, and contribute to system-level reviews; a DoD Secret clearance and extensive DoD program experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 12+ years of experience or Bachelor's with 20+ years in missile defense/DoD programs.
• Background in flight termination systems and ordnance systems.
• Active DoD Secret clearance; pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Range Safety expert for the Targets Program during flight tests and testing.
• Oversee requirements development, allocation, and verification for FTS products (including autonomous systems).
• Conduct technical surveillance across FTS hardware/software development, qualification, and final checkout.
• Author reports detailing system status, findings, and formal recommendations.
• Represent government stakeholder interests in technical groups, customer forums, and design reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Range Safety

Flight termination

RF systems

Technical writing

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree with 20+ years DoD experience

Job description

Chenega MIOS seeks a Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer for Redstone Arsenal, AL to support missile defense targets and countermeasures engineering. The role focuses on flight termination systems, safety analyses, and testing across launch and reentry vehicles.

You will work with government stakeholders, lead technical evaluations, and contribute to system-level reviews; a DoD Secret clearance and extensive DoD program experience are required.