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AV · 7 hours ago

Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer

Arsenal Alabama

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 Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer. The role involves supporting the Missile Defense Agency by providing assistance with flight termination system and range safety requirements development and verification, along with oversight of hardware and software development.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as Range Safety expert on behalf of the Targets Program Office during Flight tests, Range Safety Working Groups, and functionality testing

Provide oversight of requirements development and allocation and verification for targets flight termination system products, including autonomous flight termination systems, and associated range safety Performance and/or oversight of GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout

Provide summary and detailed level reports as necessary to document status, findings, and recommendations

Represent the interests of the customer in Working Groups, forums, and Technical Interchange Meetings

Qualification

Range Safety RequirementsFlight Termination SystemsRange Tracking SystemsAutonomous Flight TerminationFlight Test Range SafetyCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Leadership

Required

Education: · Master's degree and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program. Or, a Bachelor's degree and 20+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program

Active Secret clearance

Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems

Working knowledge of Range Safety Requirements

Familiarity with flight safety analysis and analysis products

Proficiency in Range Tracking Systems (inertial measurement, GPS, C-band tracking)

Proficiency with RCC-319 Flight Termination Commonality Standard and RCC-324 Global Positioning and Inertial Measurements Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard

Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and have the individual flexibility to work multiple actions simultaneously and resolve time sensitive issues

Strong communication skills to include oral, written and briefing