Astrion
Overview
Propulsion Engineer
role at
Astrion
Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Job Status: Full Time
Clearance: Secret Clearance
Make a Real Difference - At 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
Propulsion Engineer
will support the Missile Defense Agency Director for Test and Targets (DT) with the development of missile defense target vehicles.
Responsibilities Include
Perform oversight of prime contractor solid rocket motor design, test, and integration
Monitor and assess the performance of MDA target providers to ensure their activities and products meet program requirements
Develop a clear understanding of customer goals and objectives and shape Integrated Product team (IPT) activities to accomplish objectives within the program schedule and cost profile
Review and assess prime contractor propulsion design and data products relative to program design requirements and performance objectives
Effectively communicate results and issues with MDA, prime contractor, and FFRDC engineers
Interact daily with customers, team members, and end users
Support prime contractor propulsion testing
Identify and support to the resolution of complex engineering issues that can involve multiple engineering functional areas within MDA as well as at the contractor and FFRDCs
Support the customer and prime contractors in identifying and evaluating innovative technical solutions leveraging best practices, prior lessons learned, and best engineering practices
Represent the interests of the customer in Failure Review Boards, Working Groups, Integrated Product Teams, Engineering/Material Review Boards, and Technical Interchange Meetings
Provide ongoing review and assessment of contractor program execution and technical requirements/data (specifications, analyses, test plans/reports) throughout program performance
Review and provide comments on Prime Contractor Objective Evidence in support of major milestone reviews (e.g. SRRs, PDRs, CDRs)
Develop briefings and decision packages for Targets and MDA Leadership
Travel to contractor and test locations (approximately 20% travel)
Required Skills And Experience
Education: BA/BS in a STEM related field
Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience
Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
Experience with propulsion, specifically solid rocket motor, design and test
Capable of performing as a member of a team and assisting with solving complex problems
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Desired Skills And Experience
Experience with MDA/DoD Government engineering processes
Experience working directly with prime contractors on behalf of the government
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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role at
Astrion
Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Job Status: Full Time
Clearance: Secret Clearance
Make a Real Difference - At 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
Propulsion Engineer
will support the Missile Defense Agency Director for Test and Targets (DT) with the development of missile defense target vehicles.
Responsibilities Include
Perform oversight of prime contractor solid rocket motor design, test, and integration
Monitor and assess the performance of MDA target providers to ensure their activities and products meet program requirements
Develop a clear understanding of customer goals and objectives and shape Integrated Product team (IPT) activities to accomplish objectives within the program schedule and cost profile
Review and assess prime contractor propulsion design and data products relative to program design requirements and performance objectives
Effectively communicate results and issues with MDA, prime contractor, and FFRDC engineers
Interact daily with customers, team members, and end users
Support prime contractor propulsion testing
Identify and support to the resolution of complex engineering issues that can involve multiple engineering functional areas within MDA as well as at the contractor and FFRDCs
Support the customer and prime contractors in identifying and evaluating innovative technical solutions leveraging best practices, prior lessons learned, and best engineering practices
Represent the interests of the customer in Failure Review Boards, Working Groups, Integrated Product Teams, Engineering/Material Review Boards, and Technical Interchange Meetings
Provide ongoing review and assessment of contractor program execution and technical requirements/data (specifications, analyses, test plans/reports) throughout program performance
Review and provide comments on Prime Contractor Objective Evidence in support of major milestone reviews (e.g. SRRs, PDRs, CDRs)
Develop briefings and decision packages for Targets and MDA Leadership
Travel to contractor and test locations (approximately 20% travel)
Required Skills And Experience
Education: BA/BS in a STEM related field
Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience
Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
Experience with propulsion, specifically solid rocket motor, design and test
Capable of performing as a member of a team and assisting with solving complex problems
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Desired Skills And Experience
Experience with MDA/DoD Government engineering processes
Experience working directly with prime contractors on behalf of the government
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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