Telemetry Engineer

Parsons•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Telemetry Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorates. The role provides engineering expertise for pre-mission trajectory validation and performance analysis for flight test events, as well as onsite support during those events. The engineer supports development of ballistic missile target vehicles and the Targets and Countermeasures (TC) System Engineering team across target design, analysis, and testing, including requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis, and reporting. Technical focus areas include vehicle telemetry and mission analysis.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related field, or equivalent work experience meeting job guidelines.
At least 5 years of related professional experience.
Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes.
Experience supporting MDA and/or DoD test events.
Experience with telemetry systems and data processing.
Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: design, CAD, trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) signatures, or 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 MDA Targets and Countermeasures program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles.
Support the TC System Engineering team in target design, analysis, and testing, including requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis, and reporting.
Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events.
Perform vehicle telemetry data decommutation, reduction, and conversions.
Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports or briefings.
Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities.
Collaborate with experts across multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools.
Apply knowledge of missile physical characteristics, kinematics, signatures, and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development.