Flight Test Analyst

Mobius

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • STEM or technical degree preferred
  • Familiarity with programming languages like MATLAB, Python, or Java
  • Understanding of DoD test processes and execution
  • Experience with Missile Defense Agency systems
  • Knowledge of RF Engineering and communication design
  • Basic understanding of Orbital Mechanics and Physics

Responsibilities

  • Lead flight test advanced analysis efforts
  • Generate and optimize target and interceptor trajectories
  • Perform safety and risk analyses before missions
  • Facilitate Range Safety Working Group meetings
  • Assess telemetry links and radar systems prior to missions
  • Conduct Collision Avoidance assessments for test execution

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401k Plan with employer contribution
  • Flexible work schedules promoting work-life balance
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Paid leave and additional time-off options
Full Job Description
Come join our team! Mobius has an exciting position for a highly motivated senior Flight Test Advanced Analyst supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Working on the TEAMS-Next Test Support contract, the successful candidate will serve as an Advisory and Assistance Services contractor providing technical and analytical support to MDA's Director of Flight Test Performance Analysis team (DTFP-A) as they plan, integrate and execute the Space Based Interceptor (SBI) program.

Redstone Arsenal - Our MDA analysts and engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities in Huntsville, Alabama, otherwise known as "Rocket City." Huntsville is the hub of missile and space research and development. You will collaborate with other missile defense experts - military, government civilians, and contractors from Mobius and other companies. Our team of experts helps the Government manage planning, development, analysis and delivery of state-of-the art sensors, weapons, communications, and command/control systems.

Duties of a Flight Test Analyst may include:
  • Flight Test Advanced Analyst
  • Perform pre-mission target and interceptor trajectory generation and optimization
  • Perform pre-mission quantitative safety and risk analyses to ensure tests can be conducted safely in accordance with Range Commanders Council safety standards
  • Serve as the lead of Range Safety Working Group meetings at the direction of the Mission Test Director and National Test Range Safety office(s); track action items, data delivery schedules, analysis schedules and oversee any analyses that the National Test Range requires from the MDA team
  • Conduct pre-mission telemetry link and radar assessments to ensure flight test architecture meets data collection requirements
  • Conduct Collision Avoidance (COLA) assessments for day of flight execution in coordination with the 19th Space Defense Squadron and the National Test Range Safety Office authorizing tests

Qualifications
  • A STEM or similar technical degree is highly desired for this position
  • Experience with MATLAB, Python, Java, and/or other programming languages is desired
  • Experience with DoD test processes, test support, and/or test execution desired
  • Experience with MDA and Missile Defense System (MDS) designs, performance and testing desired
  • Knowledge of RF Engineering and Communication design and processing desired
  • Understanding of Orbital Mechanics and Physics desired

Education
  • MA/MS in a field pertinent to the position with 10 years of relevant experience is required; A BA/BS in a pertinent field and 15 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the MA/MS degree requirement

Clearance
  • Active Secret or higher clearance


Mobius Benefits: Mobius offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental and vision plans, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave and much more.

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