Master's degree in STEM with 12+ years of experience
Background in flight termination and ordnance systems
Proficient in RCC-319 and RCC-324 standards
Knowledge of range tracking architectures (GPS, IMU, C-band)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DoW security clearance
Willingness to travel up to 35% of the time
Responsibilities
Serve as Range Safety expert for the Targets Program during flight tests
Oversee requirements development and verification for FTS products
Conduct technical surveillance of FTS hardware and software development
Author technical reports on system status and recommendations
Represent government interests in technical working groups and design reviews
Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge missile defense technology
Engagement in high-stakes flight test operations
Collaboration with government stakeholders and industry experts
Potential for professional development and training
Dynamic work environment in Huntsville, AL
Full Job Description
Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.
Job Responsibilities/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.
Required Experience:
Master's degree in STEM with 12+ years of experience.
Demonstrated background in flight termination systems and ordnance systems.
Proficient in flight safety analysis products, specifically RCC-319 (Flight Termination Commonality Standard) and RCC-324 (Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard).
Working knowledge of range tracking architectures, including GPS, Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), and C-band tracking
Strong written and verbal briefing skills; willingness and ability to travel for mission deployments.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.
Must be able to travel up to 35% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
