Telemetry Engineer II

Telesis; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Telesis is seeking a junior-level engineer in Huntsville, AL to support MDA TC program objectives on-site at Redstone Arsenal. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, US citizenship, and a STEM degree with 3+ years of related experience.

You will contribute to target vehicle design, telemetry, modeling, and mission planning while growing diverse engineering skills. The position emphasizes collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, data-driven analysis, and producing technical reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (4-year) required, with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance (US citizenship required).
• 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 MDA Targets and Countermeasures program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles.
• Support System Engineering in requirements development, modeling & simulation, testing, and reporting.
• Use missile characteristics and engineering experience to support data product development.
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events.
• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational displays, and briefing reports.
• Collaborate with team to develop analysis tools and perform mission planning and reporting.

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

Job description

Requisition #: TLS-26-029 | Clearance: Active DoD Secret (US citizenship required) | Level: Junior | Experience: 3+ years | Education: Bachelor's (4-yr) | Work site: Redstone Arsenal - Huntsville, AL (on-site)

What you'll do

• 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
• 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

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)

Preferred 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