WHAT YOU'LL BRINGBachelor's degree and 20+ years of experience working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projects ORMaster's degree and 12+ years of experience working on missile defense-related or other DoD programs/projectsActive DoD Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. CitizenshipStrong understanding of the principles of aerodynamics, equations of motion, coordinate systems, vehicle dynamics, and guidance, navigation, and controlExperience with missile trajectory analysis, to include working in different coordinate frames, endo- and exo-atmospheric behaviors, and identifying key trajectory parametersKnowledge of satellite orbital mechanics, ephemeris, orbit propagation, perturbations, determination, and maneuver planningProficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languagesSkilled in the use of modeling and simulation tools (e.g., TAOS, STK)Strong oral and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Some travel is required. In this role, you will provide technical and advisory assistance to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets Program Office, aiding in the refinement and implementation of target trajectories in support of the agency's flight test events to validate the weapon and system sensors.