Lead Flight Test Engineer - Missile Defense Systems

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Advanced Engineer – Flight Test to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Director of Test (DT) Flight Test Integration team at the Von Braun Complex on Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. The role requires SECRET clearance eligibility, up to 25% travel, and full-time commitment.

The candidate will lead a small team, develop mission checklists, participate in technical reviews, and assist with planning, execution, and data archival activities across Tier 1–3 test environments

Qualifications

• Capable of executing analytical tasks and utilizing analytical techniques to support complex developmental and operational test programs.
• Capable of executing planning, monitoring, acquisition, and implementation support for complex systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple organizations, verbally, electronically, and in writing.
• Possess exceptional technical writing and government reporting/documentation skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules; proficient with Windows-based software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams).

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team in developing and maintaining documentation, coordination, and consultation reflecting a Mission Test Director or System Mission Manager.
• Develop mission checklists and schedules providing real-time updates to stakeholders and assets.
• Facilitate and execute planning meetings, working groups, and MDA technical reviews as directed.
• Support all phases of test planning, training, and execution of Tier 1/2/3 test environments per CONOPS.
• Perform programmatic reviews for test activities pre- and post-events with lessons learned inputs.
• Integrate complex test requirements into a structured framework, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Support test integration and planning meetings, CONOPS Phase Reviews, and data archival meetings.
• Provide on-console support to MET leadership and off-console support to SMM.

Skills

Analytical tasks

Planning & monitoring

Effective communication

Technical writing

Windows software

Education

MS in related engineering field

BS with 5 years related exp substituted for MS

Job description

Astrion is seeking an Advanced Engineer – Flight Test to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Director of Test (DT) Flight Test Integration team at the Von Braun Complex on Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. The role requires SECRET clearance eligibility, up to 25% travel, and full-time commitment.

The candidate will lead a small team, develop mission checklists, participate in technical reviews, and assist with planning, execution, and data archival activities across Tier 1–3 test environments