Space Based Interceptor - Advanced Analyst

Space Based Interceptor Advanced Analyst

JOB LOCATION: Huntsville, Alabama

JOB STATUS: Full Time

Clearance: Secret

Astrion is seeking an advanced level analyst to support Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Director of Test (DT) Flight Test Directorate (DTF) in support of the test planning and execution of the Space Based Interceptor program. At Astrion, we are at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and support MDA’s rigorous operational and developmental testing. This exciting, rewarding work helps guarantee the security of the United States and our Allies. Join a professional team of highly qualified engineers, analysts, scientists, and technicians supporting the research, development, testing, and evaluation of the missile defense system whose purpose is to detect, track, engage, and destroy adversary missiles. 

Your typical day – Our MDA engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities on Redstone Arsenal located in Huntsville, Alabama. Huntsville, known as Rocket City, USA, is the hub of missile and space operations, research and development. You will collaborate with other missile defense experts – military, government civilians, and contractors from Astrion 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. You will be part of the team that conducts successful intercepts of target missiles by one of our Missile Defense System (MDS) weapon systems.

Position Overview/Tasks:

The SBI advanced analyst will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency, Director for Flight Test Mission Performance (DTFP).  The position requires a highly motivated individual who can conduct pre-mission analysis, flight test design development and support mission execution. Some travel is required (up to 10%) and may include overseas locations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• MA/MS in a field pertinent to the position being filled. A BA/BS with five years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the MA/MS degree requirement
• 10 years relevant experience.
• Experience with DoD test processes, test support, and/or test execution desired.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance

• Motivated self-starter
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic fast paced, professional team environment with the ability to adjust/react to short notice requirements; ability to speak in meetings and to MDA leadership
• Demonstrated skills in a high tempo work environment
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures to solve routine test planning, integration, execution, and analysis problems
• Proficient with the MS Office suite of tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Knowledge of MDA test planning, processes and execution
• Knowledge of Missile Defense System components and system-level topics
• Capable of working as a team member to solve engineering problems to solve test planning, integration, execution, and analysis problems

RESPONSIBILITIES

•  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 COLA (collision avoidance) assessments for day of flight execution in coordination with the 19^th Space Defense Squadron and the National Test Range Safety Office authorizing tests

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