Senior Production Engineer – Space Launch (On‑Site)

Telesis Research LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Telesis Research LLC is seeking a Senior Engineer to support DoD missile defense programs at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, on-site. The role emphasizes rigorous design review, standards application, and mission assurance across design and production life cycles.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in aerospace-related DoD programs, a STEM bachelor’s degree, and strong writing/presentation skills to defend assessments to government leadership and contractor teams.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• 7+ years in missile defense or large-scale DoD programs, STEM background.
• Knowledge of AIAA S-113 or related launch/flight vehicle standards.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, ECOs/ECPs, and manufacturing work instructions.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills for government/contractor reviews.

Responsibilities

• Audit prime contractor designs, drawings, processes, and records to ensure baselines and flight-worthiness.
• Apply AIAA S-113 and related standards to assess ordnance, propulsion, and subsystems across design and production phases.
• Participate in technical baseline reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR) with evidence for mission assurance.
• Review MRB dispositions and oversee FRBs to determine root causes and CAPA actions.
• Review and approve QTPs/ATPs and serve as on-site engineering witness during critical tests.
• Lead IPT meetings with supplier partners to maintain schedules and resolve problems quickly.

Skills

Active clearance

Program oversight

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Job description

Telesis Research LLC is seeking a Senior Engineer to support DoD missile defense programs at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, on-site. The role emphasizes rigorous design review, standards application, and mission assurance across design and production life cycles.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in aerospace-related DoD programs, a STEM bachelor’s degree, and strong writing/presentation skills to defend assessments to government leadership and contractor teams.