Senior Telemetry & Trajectory Engineer

AeroVironment • Redstone Arsenal, AL

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About The Position

AV is looking for a highly talented Senior Telemetry & Trajectory Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide technical and advisory assistance to Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets Program Office (MDA/DTE) by aiding in the refinement and implementation of Target trajectories in support of the Agency's flight test events to validate the weapon and system sensors. Job Description: Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Test Targets Program Office (MDA/DTE) with development of missile defense target vehicles ·Support the Targets System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation (M&S), test analysis and reporting Technical focus areas include vehicle telemetry design and analysis Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events Perform vehicle telemetry data decommutation, reduction, conversions, etc. Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field (e.g., physics, engineering, math)
• 7+ years of experience in missile defense related or other DoD programs/projects
• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• US Citizen
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
• Experience with telemetry systems, data acquisition, and analysis
• Familiarity with version control tools (Git, SVN)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel

Responsibilities

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Test Targets Program Office (MDA/DTE) with development of missile defense target vehicles
• Support the Targets System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation (M&S), test analysis and reporting
• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events
• Perform vehicle telemetry data decommutation, reduction, conversions, etc.
• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

What This Job Offers

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