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Missile Test Engineer

AI Signal Research, Inc. · aisignal.com
HuntsvilleOn-siteSenior10+ yrs
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Missile and launcher test engineering for defense programs.

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Found
42 d ago · posted 2026-03-20
Location
Huntsville, Alabama, AL, US

Full description

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a closely related technical discipline from an accredited institution is required. Months/Years of Experience: • Minimum of 1O years of experience conducting launcher and/or missile system testing (developmental, operational, or live fire) within the DoD or a defense-related environment. Required Qualifications: • Must have a current driver's license. • Travel: 20% • Must be a U.S. Citizen • Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD clearance is required to perform this work • Strong background in test engineering methodologies, including test planning, instrumentation, data collection, and post-test analysis. • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute detailed test plans, procedures, and safety reviews in accordance with DoD and Army T&E standards. • Experience supporting test readiness reviews (TRR), safety reviews, and independent test assessments. • Proven experience coordinating with DoD test ranges and working within established range safety and data collection requirements. • Hands-on technical expertise with launcher and/or missile system performance evaluation. • Experience with data analysis, data reduction, performance assessments, and generating clear technical reports. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary T&E team in a fast-paced acquisition environment. Desired Qualifications: • Master's Degree preferred • Experience with system-level test and evaluation of integrated air and missile defense architectures, including interoperability assessments across sensors, launchers, and battle management systems. • System experience with vehicle autonomy. • System-specific experience on Multiple Launch Rocket System Family of Munition (MFOM), Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), Tomahawk, PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE), Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC), or similar systems. • Experience evaluating lethality, reliability, survivability, and integration with supporting elements including power, vehicle autonomy, network, data links, and command and control. • Familiarity with modeling & simulation (M&S) tools and their integration into live test campaigns for pre-test predictions and post-test validation. • Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to failure investigations, anomaly resolution, and root-cause analysis following test events. • Experience planning test programs in alignment with Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF), Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) pathways, and ArmyT&E policies/regulations. • Strong background in data visualization, advanced analytics, or specialized instrumentation for missile flight testing. • Prior experience briefing senior DoD leadership or test community stakeholders on test outcomes, risks, and recommendations. Duties: • Develop, coordinate, and execute test plans and procedures for missile system evaluations, including ground and flight testing. • Support the development and review of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), test objectives, and test requirements. • Coordinate with Army test ranges, laboratories, and external agencies to plan and conduct live fire and developmental test events. • Monitor test execution, collect and analyze test data, and prepare technical reports and recommendations for program leadership. • Assess system performance across lethality, survivability, reliability, and integration with supporting elements. • Identify risks, issues, and gaps in test planning or execution, and recommend mitigation strategies. • Provide technical input to acquisition and system engineering processes, ensuring test data informs capability development and decision-making. • Participate in working groups, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), technical interchange meetings, and after-action reviews. • Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings summarizing test activities, outcomes, and recommendations. • Collaborate with radar and fires test engineers in the Test & Evaluation Section to ensure holistic program-level assessments. Comments: Compliance with health mandates as dictated by the contract may be required as a condition of employment.

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