Target Test Engineer - Missile Defense & Communications

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks an Intermediate Target Engineer to provide engineering and technical support to MDA staff for ground and air launched target systems at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL.

The role involves coordinating mission-critical communications, ensuring readiness of ROCS systems, and possible flight duties requiring clearance; travel up to 30%.

A BS in STEM and 7+ years experience are required; SECRET clearance eligibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance.
• Experience working in a fast paced, professional environment with the ability to adjust/react to short notice requirements changes, deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and conduct communications support operations for MDA target missile operations
• Submit Satellite Access Requests, perform Spectrum Manager Duties and develop COMSEC Management Plans
• Support Air Launch Target tactical communications cell (radio, SATCOM, telemetry and flight termination test equipment) deployment, installation and activation
• Install and verify operation of MDA Roll on Communications Systems (ROCS) on C-17 launch extraction aircraft enabling in-route countdown progression
• Perform forward staging area pre-flight launch countdown operations verifying air launch target and supporting range safety and communications systems are ready to support launch operations
• Provide and relay communications support to senior MDA leadership at the FSA during terminal countdown operations
• Potentially fly in an unpressurized environment on the C-17 as a backup flyer to Government personnel, to relay MDA mission critical information to/from C-17 and ground launch crew utilizing Roll-on Communications System (ROCS) via UHF and satellite paths during C-17 flight operations – would require Class III FAA flight certification

Skills

Secret clearance

7+ years experience

BS in STEM

flexible/adaptable

communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Job description

Astrion seeks an Intermediate Target Engineer to provide engineering and technical support to MDA staff for ground and air launched target systems at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL.

The role involves coordinating mission-critical communications, ensuring readiness of ROCS systems, and possible flight duties requiring clearance; travel up to 30%.

A BS in STEM and 7+ years experience are required; SECRET clearance eligibility is essential.