Space Based Interceptor Basic Analyst

Space Based Interceptor Basic Analyst

JOB LOCATION: Huntsville, Alabama

JOB STATUS: Full Time

Clearance: Secret

Astrion is seeking a basic level Analyst to support Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Director of Test (DT) Flight Test Directorate (DTF) in support of the test planning and execution of the Space Based Interceptor program. At Astrion, we are at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and support 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 research, development, testing, and evaluation of the missile defense system whose purpose is to detect, track, engage, and destroy adversary missiles.

Your typical day – Our MDA engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities on Redstone Arsenal located in Huntsville, Alabama. Huntsville, known as Rocket City, USA, is the hub of missile and space operations, research and development. You will collaborate with other missile defense experts – military, government civilians, and contractors from Astrion and other companies. Our team of experts helps the Government manage planning, development, analysis and delivery of state-of-the art sensors, weapons, communications, and command/control systems. You will be part of the team that conducts successful intercepts of target missiles by one of our Missile Defense System (MDS) weapon systems.

Position Overview/Tasks:

The SBI basic analyst will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency, Director for Flight Test Mission Performance (DTFP). The position requires a highly motivated individual who can assist in the support of pre-mission analysis, flight test planning, design and execution. Some travel (up to 10%) is required and may include overseas locations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• BA/BS in a field pertinent to the position being filled. 5 years relevant experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree requirement
• No direct experience required
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance
• Motivated self-starter
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Java, and/or other programming languages
• Basic understanding of Orbital Mechanics and Physics
• Proficient with the MS Office suite of tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Knowledge of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) organization and Missile Defense System (MDS) designs, performance and testing
• Knowledge of RF Engineering and Communication design and processing
• Knowledge of Range Commander's Council Standards
• Capable of working as a team member to solve engineering problems to solve test planning, integration, execution, and analysis problems

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in pre-mission target and interceptor trajectory generation and optimization
• Assist in pre-mission quantitative safety and risk analyses to ensure tests can be conducted in accordance with Range Commanders Council safety standards
• Support Range Safety Working Group meetings at the direction of the Mission Test Director and National Test Range Safety office(s) to include tracking of action items, data delivery schedules, analysis schedules and any analyses that the National Test Range requires from the MDA team
• Assist with pre-mission telemetry link and radar assessments to ensure flight test architecture meets data collection requirements
• Assist senior team members with COLA (collision avoidance) assessments for day of flight execution in coordination with the 19th Space Defense Squadron and the National Test Range Safety Office authorizing tests