Systems Engineer - Hypersonic Test

Position Title

Systems Engineer – Hypersonic Test

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Huntsville, AL.

• Develop subsystem and system-level test plans and reports for hypersonic vehicle and propulsion systems.
• Lead and conduct various kinds of testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), software-in-the-loop (SWIL), ground test, and flight test for hypersonic platforms.
• Lead root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and eliminate contributors through analysis and/or hands‑on testing.
• Work in conjunction with Software Engineering teams to develop software system requirements and test requirements for hypersonic guidance, navigation and control (GNC) systems.
• Support flight test planning, vehicle preparation, and test execution at government test ranges.
• Develop system architectures for hypersonic vehicle systems, including thermal protection, propulsion integration, and GNC subsystems.
• Conduct trade studies and perform design research of engineering concepts to determine optimal requirements and system architecture.
• Develop system/subsystem interface definitions, system schematics, and design documentation; perform peer reviews of fellow team members’ work.
• Participate in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderately complex engineered systems to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Lead or support system engineering technical reviews (SETR) including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 7–15 years of industry experience in defense or aerospace development programs.
• Hands‑on integration and test experience with hypersonic systems.
• Development‑side program experience required; candidates from government support or SETA/advisory roles will not be considered.
• Demonstrated testing best practices, including managing test configurations, adhering to safety and range procedures, and organizing data collection and analysis.
• Experience with high‑temperature or high‑Mach aerodynamic environments, propulsion systems, or GNC strongly preferred.
• Sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities with a results‑oriented, hands‑on approach.

• Job type:
  Contract
• Location:
  
  Huntsville, AL
• Pay rate range:
  Market Rate
• Required US citizenship – may be required to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Clearance.

• Competitive salaries
• Insurance plan options (HDHP or POS)
• Education/certification reimbursement
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Administered 401(k) plan