Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer

Created Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Created Solutions is seeking a Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency's Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate under the TEAMS Next MDS Engineering program. The role focuses on flight termination systems, range safety compliance, and support for flight tests across launch and reentry platforms.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with FTS/ordnance systems, RCC standards, and strong communication skills to briefing government and industry

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Master's degree in a STEM discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of related professional experience.
• Experience with flight termination and ordnance systems.
• Familiarity with RCC standards and flight safety analysis tools.
• Knowledge of GPS, IMUs, and C-band tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to brief gov/industry stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel for flights/tests.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Range Safety SME during flight tests and related activities.
• Oversee requirements development, allocation, verification for flight termination products.
• Monitor FTS hardware/software during development and testing.
• Prepare technical reports documenting status and findings.
• Represent government stakeholders in design reviews and forums.

Skills

Flight termination systems

Ordnance systems

Range safety engineering

Technical report writing

Briefing stakeholders

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Flight safety analysis tools

RCC-319

RCC-324

GPS

IMU

C-band tracking

Job description

Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required
Work Arrangement: Customer Site; Telework Permitted
Travel: Required

Position Overview

Created Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate under the TEAMS Next MDS Engineering program.

In this role, you will provide critical engineering expertise for flight termination systems (FTS) used across launch and reentry vehicles. You will support flight test activities, oversee FTS requirements and development, evaluate system performance, and ensure compliance with applicable range safety standards.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in flight termination systems, ordnance systems, and range safety engineering, along with the technical judgment and communication skills necessary to support complex missile defense programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Range Safety subject matter expert on behalf of the Targets Program Office during flight tests, Range Safety Working Groups, and flight termination testing.
• Provide oversight of requirements development, allocation, and verification for target system flight termination products, including autonomous flight termination systems.
• Conduct technical surveillance of FTS hardware and software throughout development, qualification, acceptance, integration, and final checkout.
• Prepare technical reports documenting system status, analytical findings, and formal engineering recommendations.
• Represent government stakeholder interests in technical working groups, customer forums, and formal design reviews.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Master's degree in a STEM discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of related professional experience.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in flight termination systems and ordnance systems.
• Proficiency with flight safety analysis products and applicable Range Commanders Council standards, including:
  • RCC-319: Flight Termination Commonality Standard
  • RCC-324: Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard
• Working knowledge of range tracking architectures and technologies, including GPS, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), and C-band tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and deliver briefings to government and industry stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel in support of flight test activities and mission deployments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with Autonomous Flight Termination Systems (AFTS).
• Hands-on experience supporting flight test operations.
• Technical experience with RF systems, antennas, batteries, and ordnance devices.
• Ten or more years of experience in the defense and aerospace industries.

Culture & Values

At Created Solutions, our motto, "Consider it done," is more than a slogan—it reflects our commitment to innovation, excellence, and integrity. We seek team members who:

• Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Bring a problem-solving mindset and a strong work ethic.
• Value collaboration and continuous learning.
• Are committed to making a positive impact - both in their work and in their community.

Our company believes that all people are created equal for a purpose. We hold ourselves accountable to high standards in our work and in our mission to support our community through Created Outreach, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

About Created Solutions

Founded in 2024 in Huntsville, AL, Created Solutions is a fast-growing small business delivering advanced engineering solutions to the DoD and NASA. We provide expert government support services in flight vehicle design, electrical and mechanical systems, material science, manufacturing, and hypersonic technologies - helping solve some of the nation's most complex and critical defense challenges.

Join us and be part of a team where purpose and excellence come together.