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Gov Solutions Group

MDA Principal Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer

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Job Description

MDA Principal Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer Gov Solutions Group - 3.9 Huntsville, AL Job Details $145,000 - $165,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Master's degree
Full Job Description LCAT:
ENG IV GovSG is seeking a highly skilled Principal Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate. In this role, you will provide critical engineering expertise for the flight terminations systems (FTS) used across launch and reentry vehicles. This is an on-site position in Huntsville, AL.
Position Duties:
Serve as Range Safety expert on behalf of the Targets Program office during flight tests, Range Safety Working Groups, and flight termination testing. Provide oversight of requirements development, allocation and verification for target system FTS products, including autonomous flight termination systems. Conduct technical surveillance across FTS hardware and software development, qualification, acceptance, integration, and final checkout. Author technical reports detailing system status, analytical findings, and formal recommendations. Represent government stakeholder interests in technical working groups, customer forums, and formal design reviews. Other duties as assigned
Position Required:
Technical Expertise:
Demonstrated background in flight termination systems and ordnance systems.
Education & Experience:
Master's degree in STEM with 12+ years of experience
Security Clearance:
Active DoD Secret clearance
Standards:
Proficient in flight safety analysis products, specifically RCC-319 (Flight Termination Commonality Standard) and RCC-324 (Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard).
Tracking Systems:
Working knowledge of range tracking architectures, including GPS, Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), and C-band tracking
Communication & Mobil Position Desired:
Direct experience with Autonomous Flight Termination Systems (AFTS) Hands-on flight test operations experience. Technical background in RF systems, antennas, batteries, and ordnance devices. 10 + years of experience in defense and aerospace.
Salary:
$145,000-$165,000. Actual compensation offered to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Why You'll Want to Work at
GovSG:
Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO and company matched 401k Development opportunities through comprehensive training suite Ability to make an impact supporting the warfighter Opportunities to engage with the community through volunteering The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. GovSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know your
Rights:
If you would like more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov/poster. GovSG participates in E-Verify.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Dental Insurance