Range Safety / Flight Termination Engineer with Security Clearance

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Range Safety / Flight Termination Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports Missile Defense Agency targets and countermeasures engineering, focusing on flight termination systems and range safety requirements development and verification.

Ideal candidates have a Master's in a STEM field, 12+ years in defense/aerospace, an active DoD Secret clearance, and proven leadership. The position is based at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, a hub of missile defense work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a STEM field required.
• 12+ years of relevant defense/aerospace experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance and US citizenship.
• Able to work independently or lead teams to resolve problems.
• Knowledge of Range Safety Requirements and flight safety analysis.
• Familiarity with RCC-319 and RCC-324 standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Range Safety expert for the Targets Program during flight tests and related meetings.
• Provide oversight of requirements development, allocation and verification for flight termination system products.
• Coordinate GFE/CFE hardware/software development, integration, acceptance and qualification activities.
• Prepare summary and detailed status reports documenting findings and recommendations.

Skills

Active DoD Secret clearance

Team leadership

Range Safety knowledge

Flight safety analysis

Communication skills

Range Tracking systems knowledge

Education

Master's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview Range Safety / Flight Termination Engineer Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama Job Status: Full Time Clearance: Active Secret At Astrion, we are at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and engaged with the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) rigorous engineering efforts to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System (MDS). This exciting, rewarding work helps guarantee the security of the United States, deployed forces, and allies. Join a professional team of highly qualified engineers, analysts, scientists and technicians supporting the research, development, testing and evaluation of the missile defense system whose purpose is to detect, track, engage and destroy adversary missiles. Your typical day

• Our MDA analysts and engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities at Redstone Arsenal. Redstone is located in Huntsville, Alabama, otherwise known as "Rocket City." Huntsville is the hub of missile and space research and development. You will collaborate with other missile defense experts - military, government civilians, and contractors from Astrion and other companies. Our team of experts helps the Government manage planning, development and delivery of state-of-the art sensors, weapons, communications, and command/control systems. 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 What are your specific duties?
• The Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer will 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. #CJ