MDA Telemetry Engineer

Gov Solutions Group; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

GovSG is seeking a Telemetry Engineer to support MDA targets and countermeasures engineering, providing critical analysis for pre-mission validation and during flight events. This on-site role in Huntsville, AL requires DoD clearance and hands-on telemetry expertise.

The position focuses on targeting vehicle design, data processing, and visualization, with collaboration across engineering disciplines to deliver robust analysis and reports for flight test events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support MDA Targets and Countermeasures program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles.
• Support the TC System Engineering team in requirements development, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting.
• Utilize missile characteristics knowledge to support engineering activities and data product development.
• Focus areas include vehicle telemetry and mission analysis.
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events.
• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings.
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with a team to develop analysis and engineering tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Telemetry data processing

Trajectory analysis

MDA familiarity

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

Microsoft Office

Job description

LCAT: ENG II
GovSG is seeking a skilled Telemetry Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorates. In this role, you will provide critical engineering expertise to the team responsible for performing pre-mission trajectory validation and performance analysis for the for the flight test events along with onsite expertise during flight events.

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

Position Duties:

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures (TC) program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles
• Support the TC System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting
• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
• Technical focus areas include vehicle telemetry and mission analysis
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events
• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools
• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
  
• Other duties as assigned

Position Required:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 3+ years of relevant experience
  Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
  Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
  Strong oral and written communication skills
  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Experience supporting MDA and/or DoD test events
• Experience with telemetry systems and data processing
• Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, 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

Salary: $125,000-$135,000. 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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