Telemetry Engineer II (MDA)

Mission Driven Research; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research seeks a Telemetry Engineer to support pre-mission trajectory validation and performance analysis for flight test events and provide onsite telemetry expertise during flight operations. The successful candidate will work with the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Directorate and collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree with 3+ years of related experience, an active DoD Secret clearance, and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Java, and C#.

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).

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.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

Communication

MS Office

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

MDR 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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 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)

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• 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

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Secret
• Position Level
  • Jr.
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 3
• Education Level Required
  • 4-yr

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