MDA Principle Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer

GovSG is looking for a proven Range Safety Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate providing assistance across the targets portfolio with flight termination system and range safety requirements development and verification, GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout. You may also be called upon to support component failure investigations and review boards. This is an on-site position in Huntsville, AL. Position Duties: Serve as Range Safety expert on behalf of the Targets Program office during Flight tests, Range Safety Working Groups, and functionality testing Provide oversight of requirements development and allocation and verification for targets flight termination system products, including autonomous flight termination systems, and associated range safety Performance and/or oversight of GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout Provide summary and detailed level reports as necessary to document status, findings, and recommendations Represent the interests of the customer in Working Groups, forums, and Technical Interchange Meetings Other duties as assigned Position Required: MA/MS degree and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project OR BA/BS degree with 20+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project Active Secret clearance Working knowledge of Range Safety Requirements, such as RCC-319 Flight Termination Commonality Standard and RCC-324 Global Positioning and Inertial Measurements Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard Familiarity with missile flight safety analysis and analysis products Proficiency in Range Tracking Systems (inertial measurement, GPS, C-band tracking) Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and have the individual flexibility to work multiple actions simultaneously and resolve time sensitive issues Strong communication skills to include oral, written and briefing Able to travel 25-30% in support of mission build up and flight activities Position Desired: Familiarity with autonomous flight termination systems Flight Test Range Safety experience Background in batteries, RF systems, ordnance and ordnance devices, antennas. 10 + years of experience in defense and aerospace Salary: $145,000-$165,000. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer. Why You’ll Want to Work at GovSG: Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO and company matched 401k Development opportunities through comprehensive training suite Ability to make an impact supporting the warfighter Opportunities to engage with the community through volunteering The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. GovSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know your Rights: If you would like more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov/poster. GovSG participates in E-Verify.