Flight Test Analysis_Junior Telemetry

Iron Will Ventures; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Will Ventures in Huntsville, AL is seeking a telemetry and flight test analyst to join a mission-critical program team. You will work on DoD hypersonics-related projects, focusing on telemetry system design, data acquisition, processing, and reporting.

You will develop real-time telemetry viewers and post-test analytics using Python and MATLAB, collaborate with engineers across disciplines, and travel to test ranges as needed. U.S. citizenship and DoD security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship).
• Proficiency with Python and/or MATLAB for data processing, analysis, and visualization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support multiple DoW Hypersonics-related program offices with the development and flight test of missile systems
• Assist in telemetry system design, data acquisition, processing, and decommutation
• Configure telemetry ground station equipment during live test events
• Develop data visualization tools and analysis reports
• Travel may be required to support live test events

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

C/C++

FPGA

PCB Design

Embedded Systems

Telemetry Ground Station

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


• Support the flight test analysis team in the telemetry and flight test instrumentation aspects of target design, integration, and test, to include requirements development, test support, and analysis and reporting


• Technical focus areas include telemetry system design, flight test instrumentation, telemetry data acquisition and processing, and vehicle performance assessments


• Assist in defining telemetry kit requirements and transmitter and antenna configurations for target test vehicles


• Configure and operate telemetry ground station equipment during live test events, including receivers, decommutation systems, data recorders, and tracking antennas


• Develop PCM decommutation configurations based on vehicle telemetry encoding and perform vehicle telemetry data decommutation


• Support flight test analysis and reporting to include analyzing vehicle onboard instrumentation data, processing telemetry and GPS/trajectory data, developing trajectory reconstruction, and generating performance reports


• Develop and maintain real-time telemetry viewers and post-test data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB)


• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools


• Travel may be required to support live test events at test ranges

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (e.g., electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering) with 3+ years of relevant experience

• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship


• Foundational knowledge of telemetry system concepts, including PCM encoding, RF transmission, and data acquisition and decommutation


• Proficiency with Python and/or MATLAB for data processing, analysis, and visualization


• Strong oral and written communication skills


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

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with DoW flight test programs and processes

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


• Familiarity with IRIG 106 telemetry standards and COTS telemetry equipment (e.g., Quasonix receivers, NetAcquire or DEWESoft decommutation, Chapter 10 recorders)


• Experience processing GPS/trajectory data (e.g., GrafNav)


• Experience with C/C++, FPGA, PCB design, or embedded systems


• Experience developing data display GUIs or web applications


• Knowledge of principles of aerodynamics; equations of motion; coordinate systems; vehicle dynamics; guidance, navigation, and control; etc.


• Experience in any of the following disciplines: Modeling and Simulation, Trajectory, Design/CAD, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures


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


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