Technical Integrator
OverviewTechnical IntegratorJob Location: Huntsville, AlabamaJob Status: Full TimeClearance: Active SecretAt Astrion, we are at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and engaged with the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) rigorous engineering efforts to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System (MDS). This exciting, rewarding work helps guarantee the security of the United States, deployed forces, and 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 analysts and engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities at Redstone Arsenal. Redstone is located 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 Astrion and other companies. Our team of experts helps the Government manage planning, development and delivery of state-of-the art sensors, weapons, communications, and command/control systems.What are your specific duties? - The Technical Integrator will support the Missile Defense Agency MDA Director of Test, Targets Engineering Directorate. The candidate will provide technical and advisory assistance the Targets Program Office in developing and refining the capabilities of the MDA target systems built to test missile defense systems.Required Qualifications / SkillsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related fieldExperience: 7+ years of relevant experienceActive DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US CitizenshipFamiliarity with Targets and Countermeasures program office and/or MDA & DoD programs and processesAbility to clearly communicate complex ideas and produce and present clear, concise, well-organized, and audience-relevant presentations and documentsAptitude to review system engineering documentation to ensure specifications meet system needs and are accurateCapacity to work independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasksExperience working in a configuration-controlled environment and ensuring proper levels of handling are applied to itemsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)Preferred Qualifications / SkillsFamiliarity with MDA and system engineering processesFamiliarity with MDA configuration management tools and processStrong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasksAbility to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnelResponsibilitiesWork with Program Chief engineer and Chief Product engineers to ensure timely and correct answers to data requestsCompile weekly staff summaries and briefingsWork with contractor teams to ensure qualification and flight test events are planned and executed correctlyWork future mission planning efforts to ensure target portfolios are ready to support flight test campaign needsProvide eyes on support for major test and flight events#CJ