Lead Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Range Safety / Flight Termination Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports Missile Defense Agency targets and countermeasures engineering, focusing on flight termination systems and range safety requirements development and verification.

Ideal candidates have a Master's in a STEM field, 12+ years in defense/aerospace, an active DoD Secret clearance, and proven leadership. The position is based at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, a hub of missile defense work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a STEM field required.
• 12+ years of relevant defense/aerospace experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance and US citizenship.
• Able to work independently or lead teams to resolve problems.
• Knowledge of Range Safety Requirements and flight safety analysis.
• Familiarity with RCC-319 and RCC-324 standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Range Safety expert for the Targets Program during flight tests and related meetings.
• Provide oversight of requirements development, allocation and verification for flight termination system products.
• Coordinate GFE/CFE hardware/software development, integration, acceptance and qualification activities.
• Prepare summary and detailed status reports documenting findings and recommendations.

Skills

Active DoD Secret clearance

Team leadership

Range Safety knowledge

Flight safety analysis

Communication skills

Range Tracking systems knowledge

Education

Master's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Range Safety / Flight Termination Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports Missile Defense Agency targets and countermeasures engineering, focusing on flight termination systems and range safety requirements development and verification.

Ideal candidates have a Master's in a STEM field, 12+ years in defense/aerospace, an active DoD Secret clearance, and proven leadership. The position is based at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, a hub of missile defense work.