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AV · 11 hours ago

Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Analyst

Huntsville ARC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking a highly talented Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Analyst to join their team. The role involves providing engineering and technical analysis expertise to support the development of missile defense capabilities, focusing on countermeasure mitigation and electronic protection.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical analysis and support for a team which provides technical analysis, management, and general scientific support for services and products for the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Counter-Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate

Develop and formulate options for improving capabilities for countermeasure mitigations, discrimination of objects, and electronic protection of missile defense systems

Qualification

Technical analysisElectromagnetic countermeasuresMissile defense fundamentalsIR/RF signature analysisPhysics of radar operationsRisk analysisMDA experienceSTEM degreeSoft skills

Required

MS/MA degree and 12+ years of experience or a BS/BA with 20+ years of experience is acceptable in lieu of a MS/MA degree

Active Secret Clearance

Experience in analysis of IR/RF signatures, analysis and development of electromagnetic countermeasures and electronic protection, and other physics and statistics-based analytical efforts

Experience in conducing multi-discipline and multi-functional technical analysis as well as development of trade studies, risk analysis, and mitigation efforts

Knowledge of missile defense fundamentals, primarily discrimination and object classification

Experience in technical system performance assessments, contingencies, and implementation planning

Must have experience in at least one of these areas: physics of radar operations and theory; electromagnetic propagation; electronic warfare; or electronic protection

Active TS clearance with SCI access

MDA experience

Degree in a STEM or technical specialty

Experience working in special access programs

U.S. Citizenship required