Trajectory Engineer

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount indie is seeking a Trajectory Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency initiatives in Huntsville, Alabama. You will perform pre-mission trajectory validation, data analysis and on-site support during flight tests.

The role requires a STEM degree and a DoD Secret clearance, with hands-on experience in modeling, simulations, and data products. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop tools and analyses essential to mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance and US citizenship.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, and C#.

Responsibilities

• Support the MDA TC program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles.
• Assist the TC System Engineering team in requirements, modeling and test analysis.
• Focus on trajectory development, transformations, and vehicle performance assessments.
• Generate and analyze target vehicle 6DOF trajectory data.
• Support mission planning, analysis and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop analysis tools.
• Engage in schema development, interface testing and data management.
• Communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.

Skills

Communication

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

Job description

Mount indie is seeking a skilled Trajectory 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.

This is an on-site position in Huntsville, AL.

Position Duties:

• 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
• Technical focus areas include modeling and simulation, trajectory development and analysis, coordinate system transformations, and vehicle performance assessments
• Generate and analyze target vehicle 6DOF trajectory data
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools
• Engage in database requirements definition, schema development, interface development, testing, data management, and documentation
• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
• Other duties as assigned

Position Required:

• 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)

Position Desired:

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Experience with trajectory development tools (e.g., TAOS, POST)
• 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