Missile Defense Lethality Engineer

Missile Defense Lethality Engineer

MTSI is looking for a talented Missile Defense Lethality Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be part of a best-in-class team in the planning and execution of lethality tests, and analysis of results to inform technical assessments for ballistic missile defense and hypersonic missile defense kill vehicles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory lethality assessments for Missile Defense Agency ballistic missile defense and hypersonic defense kill vehicles
• Execute hypervelocity impact testing across multiple test venues and coordinate post-test data recovery, analysis, and reporting
• Develop comprehensive documentation and deliver presentations detailing kill vehicle assessment methodologies, test results, and analytical findings

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Field with 7+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
• Active or reinstatable Secret clearance with CNWDI, RD, or FRD eligibility required
• Strong background in hardware design, system integration, and design engineering, including the ability to generate comprehensive technical data packages
• Experience leading teams to develop effective solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for preparing high-level reports and leadership briefings
• Demonstrated experience with missile defense lethality
• Demonstrated proficiency with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, data analysis software, and lethality Modeling and Simulation (M&S) environments

Desired

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering strongly preferred
• Experience with Light Gas Gun (LGG) lethality testing and associated pre- and post-test analysis