MDA Senior Targets Production Engineer

Tel.Net s.r.l.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k match

Training program

Impact on defense

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GovSG in Huntsville, AL is seeking a detail-driven Senior Targets Production Engineer to verify that missile flight hardware and propulsion systems are designed, fabricated, integrated, and tested to baseline standards. You will review prime contractor design and manufacturing processes and enforce compliance with mission assurance frameworks such as AIAA S-113 and related standards.

This on-site role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a BS in STEM, 7+ years of relevant experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in STEM and 7+ years on DoD/missile defense programs.
• Strong knowledge of AIAA S-113 and related standards.
• Experience interpreting drawings, ECOs/ECPs, and manufacturing instructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for high-level briefings.

Responsibilities

• Audit designs, drawings, processes to verify flight-worthiness against baseline specs.
• Apply AIAA S-113 and related standards to assess hardware and subsystems.
• Participate in baseline reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR) with objective evidence.
• Oversee MRB/FRB dispositions and CAPA actions.
• Review QTPs/ATPs and serve as on-site witness during testing.
• Lead IPT meetings with supplier partners to align schedules and resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security clearance

Technical review skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Job description

LCAT ENG III:

GovSG is seeking a detail-driven Senior Targets Production Engineer to support the Targets and Countermeasures team of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). In this role, you will be directly responsible for verifying that critical missile flight hardware and propulsion systems are designed, fabricated, integrated, and tested strictly in accordance with baseline standards. You will evaluate prime contractor design and manufacturing processes, conduct technical reviews, and enforce compliance with industry mission assurance frameworks - specifically AIAA S-113 (Criteria for Explosive Systems and Devices on Space and Launch Vehicles) and related aerospace standards (such as AIAA S-114, AIAA S-080/081, SMC-S-016, or AFSPCMAN 91-710).

This is an on-site position in Huntsville, AL.

Position Duties

• Design & Build Verification: Audit prime contractor engineering designs, drawing packages, manufacturing processes, and assembly records to ensure end items are built strictly to approved baseline specifications and flight-worthiness requirements.
• AIAA S-113 & Standards Compliance: Apply AIAA S-113 (and related space/launch vehicle standards) to assess ordnance, explosive devices, pyrotechnic separation mechanisms, pressure vessels, and mechanical/propulsion subsystems across all design and production phases.
• Peer Reviews & Milestone Gates: Participate in technical baseline reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR), ensuring objective evidence supports mission assurance criteria before moving to integration and flight test.
• Nonconformance & Root Cause Analysis: Evaluate Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions, deviations, and waivers. Oversee Failure Review Boards (FRBs) to determine root cause and ensure proper corrective/preventative actions (CAPA) are implemented.
• Hardware Acceptance & Verification: Review and approve Qualification and Acceptance Test Procedures (QTPs/ATPs) and corresponding test results. Serve as the on-site engineering witness during critical testing events as required.
• Supplier Integration & Oversight: Lead Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings with supplier partners to maintain rigorous schedule alignment, track deliverables, and drive rapid technical problem resolution.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Required

• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret
• Education & Experience: Bachelor of Science in STEM Field with 7+ years supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex DoD programs. Strong preference for Aerospace, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering.
• Standards Expertise: Demonstrated working knowledge and practical application of AIAA S-113 (or closely related launch/flight vehicle criteria such as AIAA S-114, SMC-S-016, TOR standards, or NASA-STD-8739/AFSPCMAN equivalents).
• Technical Review Skills: Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, engineering change orders (ECOs/ECPs), and manufacturing work instructions to verify build integrity.
• Communication: Strong technical writing and presentation skills, capable of defending engineering assessments to government program leadership and contractor teams.

Position Desired

• Direct experience supporting MDA programs (e.g., Targets and Countermeasures, GMD, THAAD, Aegis BMD).
• Hands-on experience evaluating pyrotechnic devices, initiation systems, electro-explosive devices (EEDs), solid rocket motors, or high-reliability electro-mechanical assemblies.

Salary

$135,000-$145,000. Actual compensation offered to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Why You’ll Want to Work at GovSG

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO and company matched 401k
• Development opportunities through comprehensive training suite
• Ability to make an impact supporting the warfighter
• Opportunities to engage with the community through volunteering

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

GovSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know your Rights: If you would like more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov/poster.

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