Production Engineer

Chenega Corporation • Huntsville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Venturi, LLC, a Chenega company, is hiring a Production Engineer in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The role is responsible for verifying that critical missile flight hardware and propulsion systems are designed, fabricated, integrated, and tested in accordance with baseline standards. The engineer evaluates prime contractor design and manufacturing processes, conducts technical reviews, and enforces compliance with mission assurance frameworks, including AIAA S-113 and related aerospace standards.

The position supports missile defense and other complex Department of Defense programs. It includes reviewing designs and production records, assessing compliance across design and production phases, participating in milestone reviews, evaluating nonconformances and corrective actions, reviewing test procedures and results, witnessing critical testing, and coordinating with supplier partners. An active DoD Secret clearance is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field.
• At least 7 years supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex DoD programs.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and practical application of AIAA S-113 or closely related launch/flight vehicle criteria.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, engineering change orders (ECOs/ECPs), and manufacturing work instructions to verify build integrity.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, including the ability to defend engineering assessments to government program leadership and contractor teams.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference for a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Direct experience supporting MDA programs, such as Targets and Countermeasures, GMD, THAAD, or Aegis BMD.
• Hands-on experience evaluating pyrotechnic devices, initiation systems, electro-explosive devices (EEDs), solid rocket motors, or high-reliability electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of related launch/flight vehicle standards, such as AIAA S-114, SMC-S-016, TOR standards, or NASA-STD-8739/AFSPCMAN equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Audit prime contractor engineering designs, drawing packages, manufacturing processes, and assembly records to verify compliance with approved baseline specifications and flight-worthiness requirements.
• Apply AIAA S-113 and related standards to assess ordnance, explosive devices, pyrotechnic separation mechanisms, pressure vessels, and mechanical and propulsion subsystems across design and production phases.
• Participate in technical baseline reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, and FRR, and ensure objective evidence supports mission assurance criteria before integration and flight test.
• Evaluate Material Review Board dispositions, deviations, and waivers.
• Oversee Failure Review Boards to determine root causes and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Review and approve Qualification and Acceptance Test Procedures (QTPs/ATPs) and associated test results.
• Serve as the on-site engineering witness during critical testing events as required.
• Lead Integrated Product Team meetings with supplier partners to align schedules, track deliverables, and resolve technical problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company states that it offers a broad range of benefits, without specifying individual benefit types.
• Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning experiences and formal development programs.
• Well-being programs and workplace flexibility to support healthy, centered, confident, and aware team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior