RANGE SAFETY ENGINEER
IGNITE · Huntsville, AL · 9 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Requirements and Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Master of Science in STEM 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program
- Active Secret clearance
- Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
- Familiarity with Range Safety Requirements
- Proficiency in Range Tracking Systems (inertial measurement, GPS, C-band tracking)
- Proficiency with RCC-319 Flight Termination Commonality Standard and RCC-324 Global Positioning and Inertial Measurements Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard
- 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
Desired Qualifications:
- Hightly 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
Security Clearance Requirements
Must have an active Secret Security Clearance
Education Requirements
Master’s Degree in STEM Discipline
Other Requirements
Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and hold an active Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.