Missile Defense Lethality Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Missile Defense Lethality Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

The role involves planning and executing lethality tests and analyzing results to inform assessments for ballistic and hypersonic kill vehicles. The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree with extensive missile defense program experience, and possesses a Secret clearance eligibility with CNWDI/RD/FRD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field with 7+ years of missile defense-related or other complex DoD program experience
• Active or reinstatable Secret clearance with CNWDI, RD, or FRD eligibility
• Strong background in hardware design, system integration, and design engineering with ability to generate technical data packages
• Experience leading teams to develop effective solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for preparing high‑level reports and leadership briefings
• Demonstrated experience with missile defense lethality and CAD/data analysis/M&S environments

Responsibilities

• Manage Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory lethality assessments for ballistic missile defense and hypersonic defense kill vehicles
• Execute hypervelocity impact testing across multiple test venues and coordinate post‑test data recovery, analysis, and reporting
• Develop comprehensive documentation and deliver presentations detailing kill vehicle assessment methodologies, test results, and analytical findings

Job description

MTSI is looking for a talented Missile Defense Lethality Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be part of a best-in-class team in the planning and execution of lethality tests, and analysis of results to inform technical assessments assessments for ballistic missile defense and hypersonic missile defense kill vehicles.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory lethality assessments for Missile Defense Agency ballistic missile defense and hypersonic defense kill vehicles
• Execute hypervelocity impact testing across multiple test venues and coordinate post‑test data recovery, analysis, and reporting
• Develop comprehensive documentation and deliver presentations detailing kill vehicle assessment methodologies, test results, and analytical findings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Field with 7+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
• Active or reinstatable Secret clearance with CNWDI, RD, or FRD eligibility required
• Strong background in hardware design, system integration, and design engineering, including the ability to generate comprehensive technical data packages
• Experience leading teams to develop effective solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for preparing high‑level reports and leadership briefings
• Demonstrated experience with missile defense lethality
• Demonstrated proficiency with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, data analysis software, and lethality Modeling and Simulation (M&S) environments

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering strongly preferred
• Experience with Light Gas Gun (LGG) lethality testing and associated pre‑and post‑test analysis