Range Safety Engineer

PeopleTec; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Range Safety Engineer to join their innovative team in Huntsville, AL. In this pivotal role, you will support critical missile defense projects, ensuring compliance with range safety requirements and overseeing flight termination systems. You will collaborate with diverse teams, providing expert guidance during flight tests and contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for aerospace defense, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while advancing your career in a supportive and employee-focused culture.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Robust Training Programs

Employee Ownership

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 12+ years on complex DoD programs with missile defense focus.
• Strong communication skills for team and client interactions.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Range Safety expert during flight tests and working groups.
• Oversee requirements development for flight termination systems.
• Provide detailed reports on project status and recommendations.

Skills

Missile Defense Programs

Range Safety Requirements

Flight Safety Analysis

Range Tracking Systems

Communication Skills

Education

Master of Science in STEM

Tools

RCC-319 Flight Termination Standard

RCC-324 GPS and Inertial Measurements

Job description

Range Safety Engineer

Job Locations

US-AL-Huntsville

ID

2025-4418

Category

Engineering & Science

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Range Safety Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.

PeopleTec is looking for an amazingly talented Range Safety Engineerto join our team! In this role you will get to support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate providing assistance across the targets portfolio with flight termination system and range safety requirements development and verification, GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout. You may also be called upon to support component failure investigations and review boards.

Duties:

Serve as Range Safety expert on behalf of the Targets Program office during Flight tests, Range Safety Working Groups, and functionality testing
• Provide oversight of requirements development and allocation and verification for targets flight termination system products, including autonomous flight termination systems, and associated range safety Performance and/or oversight of GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout
• Provide summary and detailed level reports as necessary to document status, findings, and recommendations
• Represent the interests of the customer in Working Groups, forums, and Technical Interchange Meetings

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program
• Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
• Working knowledge of Range Safety Requirements
• Familiarity with flight safety analysis and analysis products
• Proficiency in Range Tracking Systems (inertial measurement, GPS, C-band tracking)
• Proficiency with RCC-319 Flight Termination Commonality Standard and RCC-324 Global Positioning and Inertial Measurements Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard
• Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and have the individual flexibility to work multiple actions simultaneously and resolve time sensitive issues
• Strong communication skills to include oral, written and briefing
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

• Master of Science in STEM

Desired Skills:

• Highly Desired - Familiarity with autonomous flight termination systems
• Flight Test Range Safety experience
• Background in batteries, RF systems, ordnance and ordnance devices, antennas.
• 10 + years of experience in defense and aerospace

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.