Threat Requirements Engineer (MDA TC)

MDR is looking for a Threat Requirements Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures program office. Your work will cover multiple programs, developing and refining the capabilities of the MDA target systems built to test missile defense systems.

Job Description (What You'll Be Doing)

• Apply physics and engineering-based analysis to aerospace systems, navigation, guidance, and control, rocket propulsion, aerodynamics, and aerothermal performance to develop recommendations on target configurations and technologies needing development, to meet missile defense system flight testing requirements
• Use technical aptitude, technical intelligence reports, and Element requirements, capture and write flight test, target, and countermeasure requirements recommendations for government review and approval
• Translate intelligence reports on ballistic and hypersonic adversary systems into summary products that guide target systems development and requirements
• Use understanding of countermeasure development and application to help frame requirements for flight testing and / or develop countermeasure technology requirements for flight testing
• Apply Missile Defense System subject matter expertise to take conflicting target requirement sets and negotiate a win-win solution across the Elements and Flight Test communities
• Facilitate support of Targets Program Office Systems Engineer activities with other MDA Systems Engineering teams, Prime Contractor, and Other Government Agencies (OGAs) as required
• Obtain & review information from the prime contractor as requested by the Government customer
• Ensure levied requirements flow down, and verify compliance

Required Skills (What Required Skills You Bring)

Preferred Skills (Desired but not Required)

Position Requirements

Secret

Full Time

12

4-yr

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