Systems Engineer, Telemetry

Overview

Systems Engineer, Telemetry Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama Job Status: Full Time Clearance: Active Secret TRAVEL: As required

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer, Telemetry located at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. You will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director for Test and Targets Systems Engineering organization. The candidate will directly support the Systems Engineering Technical Team providing assistance with vehicle telemetry data collection, processing, analysis, and reporting for flight test events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Experience supporting MDA and/or DoD test events
• Experience with telemetry systems and data processing
• Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Systems Engineering Technical Team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting
• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
• Technical focus areas include vehicle telemetry and mission analysis
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during flight test events
• Perform vehicle telemetry data decommutation, reduction, conversions, etc.
• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools
• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development