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Astrion is seeking a basic level Flight Test Engineer to support Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Director of Test (DT) Flight Test Directorate (DTF). At Astrion, we are at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and support MDA's rigorous operational and developmental testing. This exciting, rewarding work helps guarantee the security of the United States and our 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.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide programmatic, technical, and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency, Director for Flight Test Integrated Execution (DTFI)
  • Support Advanced and Intermediate Analysts and Engineers by developing and coordinating mission support documentation, executive/technical briefings and other administrative tasks
  • Assist with coordination, integration, and execution across all phases of mission flight test events
  • Assist in product development of mission planning, readiness and execution support documentation
  • Prepare decision-quality materials such as executive level briefings and supporting documentation (white papers, fact sheets, status reports, progress reports, and information papers) for senior level reviews and mission milestone decision meetings
  • Assist with the development of planning meetings, MDA technical reviews, and other meetings, as directed
  • Provide on-site support to System Mission Managers (SMM) or Mission Test Directors (MTD) at deployed locations for assigned flight test missions
  • Provide input for weekly test community meetings and working groups to include briefing charts and meeting attendance
  • Assist in the development of flight test / mission checklists that provide real time flight execution activities for various stakeholders
  • Support all phases of test planning, training and execution of Tier 1/2/3 test environments
  • Produce test procedures, (checklist) detailing time critical events supporting the Mission Countdown Events (CDE) and update mission documentation as calendar adjustments are scheduled

Requirements:

  • BS in Engineering or technical field pertinent to the position being filled. 5 years relevant experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree requirement. No direct experience required
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance
  • Motivated self-starter
  • Possess strong oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a dynamic fast paced, professional team environment with the ability to adjust/react to short notice requirements
  • ability to speak in meetings and to MDA leadership
  • Demonstrated skills in a high tempo work environment
  • Ability to follow established processes and procedures to solve routine test planning, integration, execution, and analysis problems
  • Proficient with the MS Office suite of tools

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of MDA test planning, processes and execution
  • Knowledge of Missile Defense System components and system-level topics
  • Capable of working as a team member to solve engineering problems to solve test planning, integration, execution, and analysis problems
What we offer:
  • Competitive salaries
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Professional development
  • Multiple healthcare benefits package options
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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On-site work
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