Advanced Ground Test Engineer with Security Clearance

About the role

The Ground Test Analyst supports the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Theater-Based Defense Mobile Land-Based Sensors (TBS) Directorate. This position involves conducting ground tests for the AN/TPY-2 radar and other potential radars, providing support during flight tests, and working at deployed locations.

Responsibilities

• Support ground testing of the AN/TPY-2 radar and additional radars as they are integrated into the TBS portfolio
• Provide support to radar flight tests as needed
• Act as a key test member of the TBST team, providing on-site support at deployed locations
• Possess strong communication skills to interact with various stakeholders including the greater MDA test community, sensors program office personnel, system subject matter experts, and senior government management
• Make timely and informed decisions and recommendations in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment

Requirements

• Currently Active Secret security clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance
• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Research Analysis, Program Management, or related fields
• Minimum 10 years of experience with a strong technical background and understanding of systems engineering/program management
• Experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS) ground test environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel up to 10-20%

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or related experience
• Current experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS) characteristics, design, performance, and testing
• Military experience or ability to operate and coordinate within the military community
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel and senior leadership