Flight Test Analysis_Advanced Telemetry

Iron Will Ventures; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Will Ventures in the United States seeks a senior Telemetry Systems Engineer to support DoD missile defense flight test programs. You will define telemetry architectures, lead post-test data processing, and coordinate ground stations during live events, with experience in PCM, IRIG 106, GPS/trajectory analysis, and FPGA/PCB improvements.

Applicants should hold a Master's in a STEM field, 12+ years of DoD telemetry experience, and security clearance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a STEM field (e.g., electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering; physics).
• 12+ years on missile defense-related or other DoD programs with telemetry systems or flight test instrumentation.
• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of telemetry experience may be considered.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance and US citizenship.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace telemetry systems: PCM encoding/decommutation, RF transmitters/antennas, link analysis.
• Proficiency with Python and MATLAB for data processing, analysis, and visualization; experience with C/C++.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple DoW Hypersonics program offices with development and flight test of missile systems.
• Lead the definition of telemetry and flight test instrumentation requirements with customers and engineers.
• Plan, configure, and support telemetry ground station operations during live test events.
• Lead post-test telemetry data processing and onboard instrumentation data analysis.
• Develop real-time telemetry displays and post-test data analytics tools (Python, MATLAB).
• Coordinate telemetry frequency, IRIG 106 compliance, and data delivery with test ranges.
• Travel up to 25% for live test events.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Bachelor's degree + 7+ years telemetry experience

Tools

Quasonix receivers/transmitters

NetAcquire/DEWESoft decommutation

IRIG 106 telemetry standards

GrafNav GPS post-processing

Job description

About Iron Will Ventures

Iron Will Ventures Inc. builds practical, high-reliability solutions for mission-critical environments. We combine rigorous engineering with fast, collaborative execution to deliver results our customers can trust.

Description:

• Support multiple DoW Hypersonics-related program offices with the development and flight test of missile systems


• Serve as a telemetry subject matter expert to the flight test analysis team across target design, integration, and test, to include telemetry requirements development and assessment, instrumentation planning, and test analysis and reporting


• Lead the definition of target vehicle telemetry and flight test instrumentation (FTI) requirements in collaboration with customers, vehicle and device-under-test engineers, FPGA/hardware developers, and range personnel


• Assess and specify telemetry system architectures, including transmitter, antenna, and encoder configurations, based on link budgets, range requirements, and vehicle size, weight, and power constraints


• Develop and review PCM data formats, telemetry encoding schemes, and decommutation configurations; direct design upgrades that reduce noise and improve data acquisition (e.g., PCB modifications, FPGA filter implementations)


• Plan, configure, and support telemetry ground station operations during live test events, including receivers, decommutation systems, data recorders, and tracking antennas


• Lead post-test telemetry data processing and onboard instrumentation data analysis, including GPS/TSPI trajectory reconstruction and kinematic correction, and generate vehicle performance reports


• Develop and guide real-time telemetry display and post-test data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) that support situational awareness during test events


• Coordinate with test ranges on telemetry frequency, IRIG 106 compliance, and data delivery requirements


• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools


• Travel up to 25%, including support of live test events at test ranges

Required Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree in a STEM field (e.g., electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering; physics)


• 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects, including significant experience with telemetry systems, flight test instrumentation, or range data acquisition


• Note: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 7+ years of relevant telemetry experience may be considered


• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship


• In-depth knowledge of aerospace telemetry systems, including PCM encoding and decommutation, RF transmitters and antennas, link analysis, telemetry receivers, and data recorders


• Working knowledge of IRIG 106 telemetry standards, including Chapter 10 data recording


• Hands-on experience supporting live flight test events and telemetry ground station operations


• Experience processing and analyzing flight telemetry, onboard instrumentation, and GPS/trajectory data


• Proficiency with Python and MATLAB for data processing, analysis, and visualization; experience with C/C++


• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with DoW flight test programs and processes, including DoW test range operations

• Experience with COTS telemetry equipment (e.g., Quasonix receivers and transmitters, NetAcquire or DEWESoft decommutation, IRIG 106 Chapter 10 recorders, tracking antenna systems)


• Experience with GPS post-processing and kinematic correction tools (e.g., GrafNav)


• FPGA and/or PCB design experience for telemetry encoding, filtering, and interface hardware


• Experience developing real-time, networked telemetry display GUIs


• Experience in any of the following disciplines: Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), Modeling and Simulation (M&S), 6-DoF/3-DoF trajectory analysis (e.g., TAOS, STK), aerodynamics, Design/CAD, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures


• Experience supporting proposals, technical white papers, and cost estimates (BOE/BOM)


• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks


• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel