Advanced Sensors Ground Test Analyst

Astrion•Huntsville, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Analyst supporting the Missile Defense Agency’s Director of Test (DT), Ground-based Midcourse Defense Sensors Test division at the Von Braun Complex on the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Astrion is at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and supports the 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 development and delivery of threat relevant, cost-effective target solutions for Missile Defense System testing. The candidate will serve as a vital operational, technical, and cybersecurity liaison bridging test resource management, facility stakeholders, and the Radar Test Team. Working in direct support of the GME-T Radar Test Resource Manager and Radar Test Team Chief, the advanced analyst ensures Ground-Based Midcourse (GM) radar test assets at the Advanced Research Center (ARC) are mission-ready, cyber-resilient, properly scheduled, and fully integrated for Developmental and Operational Testing (DT/OT), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) venues, and major flight, ground and cyber test campaigns.

Requirements

Masters degree in a relevant field; Bachelors degree with an additional 5 years of experience may be substituted for a Masters degree
10 years of recent relevant experience
Eligibility to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance
Experience working in a fast paced, professional environment with the ability to adjust/react to short notice requirements changes, deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events

Nice To Haves

In depth knowledge of MDA test planning, processes and execution
Experience in cybersecurity testing across interconnected systems
Experience in developing standardized plans, processes, and checklists
Self-motivated; possess strong oral and written communication skills, and have ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
Proficient with Windows-based PC software (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams)

Responsibilities

Radar test resource management and asset readiness
Operational planning, asset coordination, and test support for integrated flight test milestones
Test planning, coordination, scheduling and schedule deconfliction
Red/Blue team synchronization, operational cyber assessments, and threat-informed test profiles to assess radar system posture against persistent cyber threats
Analysis to determine root causes, evaluate system resilience, and establish actionable corrective actions
Test team representation and presentation during test event working groups and planning meetings
Senior level briefing development and presentation
Test observation and incident report management
Enterprise tasker system management and reporting
Manage test team facility access and security clearance verification