Telemetry Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Telemetry Engineer to support MDA Targets and Countermeasures Engineering. You will contribute to pre-mission trajectory validation, performance analysis for flight tests, and provide onsite expertise during flight events.

The role involves developing ballistic missile target vehicles, analyzing telemetry data, and generating visualizations and reports for mission planning and assessment. Requires STEM degree and active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance requiring US citizenship.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures (TC) program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles.
• Support the TC System Engineering team in requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting.
• Utilize missile characteristics and engineering for data product development and analyses.
• Focus on vehicle telemetry and mission analysis.
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events.
• Perform vehicle telemetry data decommutation, reduction, conversions.
• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings.
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with experts to develop analysis and engineering tools.
• Communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

MTSI is seeking a skilled Telemetry Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorates. In this role, you will provide critical engineering expertise to the team responsible for performing pre-mission trajectory validation and performance analysis for the for the flight test events along with onsite expertise during flight events.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures (TC) program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles
• Support the TC System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting
• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
• Technical focus areas include vehicle telemetry and mission analysis
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events
• Perform vehicle telemetry data decommutation, reduction, conversions, etc.
• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools
• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Experience supporting MDA and/or DoD test events
• Experience with telemetry systems and data processing
• Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel