Hypersonic MP&E Analyst - Entry-Level Mission Planner

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Huntsville, AL, seeks an entry-level Mission Planning and Execution Analyst to support MP&E for the MACH-TB program and assist the Mission Planning and Execution Director with mission design for hypersonic testing.

Responsibilities include coordinating inputs, defining test objectives, validating flight predictions, managing schedules, data reviews, and documenting multiple launches annually across several providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating inputs to identify conflicts in availability, readiness, and configurations.
• Assist in briefing updates, organize incremental reviews, and manage delegated tasks.
• Assist with mission design, planning, and verification of performance predictions.
• Assist with oversight of technical teams and mission planning personnel.
• Assist with defining risks related to resources, personnel, and schedule across missions.
• Assist with vehicle trade studies and high-level mission requirements.
• Define critical paths from groups and subcontractors to meet milestones.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Goal oriented

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Huntsville, AL, seeks an entry-level Mission Planning and Execution Analyst to support MP&E for the MACH-TB program and assist the Mission Planning and Execution Director with mission design for hypersonic testing.

Responsibilities include coordinating inputs, defining test objectives, validating flight predictions, managing schedules, data reviews, and documenting multiple launches annually across several providers.