Telemetry Engineer II - Missile Defense Telemetry Analysis

missiondrivenresearch; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research seeks a Telemetry Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to support MDA Targets and Countermeasures with trajectory validation, performance analysis, and on-site telemetry expertise during flight events.

The role emphasizes vehicle telemetry, data processing, and visualization, requiring a DoD Secret clearance, a STEM degree, and strong communication skills. You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines to deliver precise test analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM 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 Missile Defense Agency targets program office with ballistic missile target vehicle development.
• Assist TC system engineering in requirements development, modeling, simulation, testing, and reporting.
• Work with missile characteristics, data products, and telemetry during tests.
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment at test events.
• Perform telemetry data decommutation, reduction, and conversions.
• Create target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and briefs.
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop analysis tools.

Skills

Proactive communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

Job description

Mission Driven Research seeks a Telemetry Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to support MDA Targets and Countermeasures with trajectory validation, performance analysis, and on-site telemetry expertise during flight events.

The role emphasizes vehicle telemetry, data processing, and visualization, requiring a DoD Secret clearance, a STEM degree, and strong communication skills. You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines to deliver precise test analysis.