Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Range Safety Flight & Termination Engineer. This role involves supporting flight termination systems and range safety requirements for missile defense projects. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree with 12+ years experience (or Bachelor's with 20+ years), and an active Secret clearance. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in dynamic environments are essential. Embrace a culture that puts employees first.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 12+ years or Bachelor's degree and 20+ years in missile defense-related programs.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Ability to work independently and resolve complex problems.
• Proficiency in using Range Tracking Systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Range Safety expert during Flight tests and related activities.
• Oversee development and verification of flight termination system products.
• Document status, findings, and recommendations in reports.
• Represent customer interests in technical meetings.

Skills

Range Safety Requirements

Flight Safety Analysis

Range Tracking Systems

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant field.

Bachelor's degree with significant experience.

Job description

MTSI is looking for a talented Range Safety Flight & Termination Engineer to join our team! In this role you will 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.

Job 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.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree and 12+ years working on missile defense‑related or other complex, large DoD program or a Bachelor's degree and 20+ years working on missile defense‑related or other complex, large DoD program.
• Active Secret clearance.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.