Senior Hypersonics Test & Systems Engineering SME

Iron Will Ventures • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Iron Will Ventures is a cleared defense small business supporting the nation's highest-priority hypersonic flight test, missile defense, and launch operations missions. We deliver practitioner-grade technical, program, and acquisition support to DoW customers across the enterprise — including TRMC, MDA, JHTO, and the missile enterprise community.

IWV seeks a senior hypersonics test and systems engineering SME to provide SETA/A&AS support to the OUSD SHY scaled hypersonics effort. The role anchors technical planning, independent assessment for low-cost hypersonic vehicle development and demonstration. Ideal candidate brings decades of DoD missile/hypersonic T&E leadership and government-side program management credibility.

Requirements

• 20+ years DoD missile, interceptor, or hypersonic system engineering / T&E experience.
• Demonstrated chief engineer or director-level leadership on major defense programs.
• Direct experience with hypersonic and ballistic target/vehicle development and flight test execution.
• Deep familiarity with MDA and/or Service test enterprise processes, milestone reviews, and CDRL management.
• Active TS clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility.
• BS in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Technical-lead role in a missile defense or hypersonics program office.
• Experience with low-cost / non-traditional target and demonstration approaches.
• MS in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and programmatic advisory support for scaled hypersonic vehicle concepts, feasibility studies, and low-cost flight demonstration approaches.
• Lead independent technical assessment: requirements traceability, milestone review readiness (SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR), M&S V&V, and trajectory/6-DoF analysis oversight.
• Develop and review target/vehicle product specifications, CDRLs, and mission-specific requirements.
• Advise the government customer on cost, schedule, and technical risk for demonstration efforts.

What This Job Offers

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