Description
In this role you will support MDA Targets and Countermeasures program in solid fuel debris model development and validation, pre and post-flight trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support.
Job Description (What You'll Be Doing)
- Support the development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre-mission and post-mission activities for all MDA Flight Tests
- Plan test activities and provide recommendations for team assignments to support mission activities
- Contribute to development of Target Vehicle notional trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes
- Deploy for test missions and develop data analysis products such as Target Best Estimated Trajectory (BET), Target Quick-look Brief, and Target Launch Time within required 24-hour (quick-look) timeframe, ensuring accuracy of data products
- Participate in target development and test planning activities such as Target System Readiness Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Target and Test Readiness Reviews, providing analysis and recommendations
- Prepare technical reports and/or briefings on various technical aspects of Flight Test Targets
Requirements
Required Skills (What Required Skills You Bring)
- Bachelor’s degree with 20+ years of experience, or Master's Degree with 12+ years experience.
- Interim Security clearance.
- Experience in a minimum of 2 of the following areas: trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensor exploitation, RF sensor exploitation, geodesy.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well alone and with a team
Preferred Skills (Desired but not Required)
- B.S. in Engineering or Physics highly desired
- M.S. in Engineering or Physics
- Active Security Clearance desired.
- Experience working independently and/or leading sub-teams to analyze and resolve problems
- Skilled in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Skilled in use of Matlab, and TAOS software
- Familiar with STK software
- Experience with missiles, targets, missile defense systems or hypersonic weapons
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree with 20 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree with 12 or more years of experience
- Interim security clearance
- Experience in at least two of the following: trajectory or kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensor exploitation, RF sensor exploitation, or geodesy
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Physics
- Active security clearance
- Experience independently or as a sub-team lead analyzing and resolving problems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with MATLAB and TAOS software
- Familiarity with STK software
- Experience with missiles, targets, missile defense systems, or hypersonic weapons
What We Do
AcqCentric is a Huntsville-based, woman- and veteran-owned small business that supports U.S. defense agencies and federal mission partners. Its work spans systems and software engineering, cybersecurity, acquisition and program management, warfighter support, and life-cycle sustainment. The company helps customers develop, test, field, and sustain critical equipment and services, with a focus on missile defense, systems integration, and operational readiness across demanding national-security environments.
