Senior Production Engineer - Missile Defense Mission Assurance

Telesis; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Telesis, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, is seeking an Sr. engineer to support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures team in Huntsville, AL. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, 7+ years in missile defense, and a Bachelor's in a STEM field.

You will audit designs, ensure flight-worthiness, and lead technical baseline reviews with supplier partners, applying AIAA S-113 and related standards across all design and production phases.

Qualifications

• 7+ years supporting missile defense or large-scale DoD programs.
• Bachelor of Science in STEM field (4-year) and strong preference for Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AIAA S-113 or related standards (S-114, TOR, NASA-STD-8739/AFSPCMAN equivalents).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, ECOs/ECPs, and manufacturing work instructions to verify build integrity.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills for government program leadership and contractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Audit prime contractor engineering designs, drawings, and manufacturing records for baseline compliance and flight-worthiness.
• Apply AIAA S-113 and related standards to assess ordnance and propulsion subsystems across design and production.
• Participate in baseline reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR) with objective evidence for mission assurance.
• Evaluate MRB dispositions, deviations, and waivers; oversee FRBs for CAPA.
• Review QTPs/ATPs and test results; serve as on-site witness during critical tests.
• Lead IPT meetings with supplier partners to ensure schedule alignment and rapid problem resolution.

Skills

Missile defense programs

Engineering analysis

Technical writing

System integration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

AIAA S-113 standards

Job description

Telesis, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, is seeking an Sr. engineer to support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures team in Huntsville, AL. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, 7+ years in missile defense, and a Bachelor's in a STEM field.

You will audit designs, ensure flight-worthiness, and lead technical baseline reviews with supplier partners, applying AIAA S-113 and related standards across all design and production phases.