out of 5 stars Huntsville, AL 35805 Full-time Kratos Defense 194 reviews
Full-time Job Description:
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY
Participate in Mission, Planning, and Execution (MP&E) for the MACH-TB program. Will be responsible to the Mission Planning and Execution Director for assisting with Mission Planning and Execution documention for hypersonic testing. This position includes working closely with the customer to support experiment selection, defining test objectives, validating flight predictions, assessing mission requirements compliance, managing schedules, data reviews, and providing the documentation necessary for multiple launches and campaigns per year between multiple launch providers.
JOB LOCATION
Huntsville, AL
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Build Test Execution and Mission Planning Documentation:
Execution Calendars, Operations Schedules, Test Information Sheets, Test Constraints Document, Go/No-Go Criteria, Mission Coordination Packages Schedule and Participate in Mission Coordination Meetings and other IPT meetings Participate with the coordination of the inputs of various team members to identify and call attention to potential conflicts in availability, readiness, and configurations. Help with briefings on updates and status on assigned activities. Help to organize and facilitate incremental reviews. Help to adjudicate and reconcile technical and operational issues. Help to schedule and oversee regular coordination meetings, and help with actively managing the completion of delegated tasks. Help with leading Mission design, strategic planning, and verification of performance prediction for current and future launch campaigns. Help with providing oversight and mentoring to the program's technical teams, analysts, and other mission planning personnel. Help to define and manage risks in terms of resources, personnel, and schedule across all missions and campaigns. Help to oversee vehicle trade studies and defining of high-level mission requirements. Help with the development of IMS inputs and define critical paths from various groups and subcontractors from mission initiation to launch to meet the programs major milestones. Other duties as assigned
Experience and Skills:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Adept problem solver and possess critical thinking skills Must be self-motivated and goal oriented Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills for use at all levels of the organization such as employees, management and internal / external sponsors. Proficient in Microsoft Office products Must be a US citizen Must currently have and/or be capable of obtaining a security clearance Must have valid driver's license/vehicle insurance sufficient to access military facilities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's or Associate's Degree
WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Office environment Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones) Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Job Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Paid Time-Off (PTO) Holidays Education Reimbursement Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded. Pay Transparency The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Job Applicant Privacy Notice For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
