Senior Target Test Engineer – Missile Defense Flight Tests

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion in Huntsville, AL seeks an Advanced Target Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Director of Test at the Von Braun Complex. The role focuses on assembling, integrating, and testing air-launched targets from a C-17 and coordinating forward staging areas at Redstone Arsenal.

The position requires a MA/MS in a related field (or BA/BS with additional experience) and at least 10 years of relevant work, with eligibility for a SECRET clearance. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• MA/MS in a related field or BA/BS with additional experience.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Eligibility for SECRET clearance and willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate and test air-launched targets from a C-17.
• Coordinate forward staging areas at Redstone Arsenal.

Skills

Target engineering

Air-launched target testing

Education

MA/MS in related field

BA/BS with additional experience

Job description

Astrion is hiring an Advanced Target Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Director of Test at the Von Braun Complex. The role focuses on assembling, integrating, and testing air-launched targets from a C-17 and coordinating forward staging areas at Redstone Arsenal.

The position requires a MA/MS in a related field (or BA/BS with additional experience) and at least 10 years of relevant work, with eligibility for a SECRET clearance. Travel up to 30% is expected.