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Astrion is seeking an advanced level analyst to support Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Director of Test (DT) Flight Test Directorate (DTF) in support of the test planning and execution of the Space Based Interceptor program. 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
Perform pre-mission target and interceptor trajectory generation and optimization
Perform pre-mission quantitative safety and risk analyses to ensure tests can be conducted safely in accordance with Range Commanders Council safety standards
Serve as the lead of Range Safety Working Group meetings at the direction of the Mission Test Director and National Test Range Safety office(s). Track action items, data delivery schedules, analysis schedules and oversee any analyses that the National Test Range requires from the MDA team
Conduct pre-mission telemetry link and radar assessments to ensure flight test architecture meets data collection requirements
Conduct COLA (collision avoidance) assessments for day of flight execution in coordination with the 19th Space Defense Squadron and the National Test Range Safety Office authorizing tests
Requirements
MA/MS in a field pertinent to the position being filled. A BA/BS with five years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the MA/MS degree requirement
10 years relevant experience
Experience with DoD test processes, test support, and/or test execution desired
Eligibility to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance
Motivated self-starter
Possess strong oral and written communication skills, and 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