Range Safety / Flight Termination Engineer

Astrion; Alabama; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Range Safety / Flight Termination Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to support MDA Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate. The role involves developing and verifying flight termination and range safety requirements, and coordinating GFE/CFE hardware and software activities.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a STEM field, 12+ years of experience, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a STEM related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• 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 with 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Range safety requirements

Flight termination systems

DoD Secret clearance

Leadership

Communication skills

Flight safety analysis

GFE/CFE hardware & software knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in a STEM field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Range Safety / Flight Termination Engineer

Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Job Status: Full Time

Clearance: Active Secret

TRAVEL: As required

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Range Safety / Flight Termination Engineer located at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. You will support the support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate. The candidate will provide assistance with flight termination system and range safety requirements development and verification, GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Education: Master’s degree in a STEM related field


• Experience: 12+ years of relevant experience


• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship


• 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


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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