Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer

AeroVironment

Not specified; not specified; benefits include med...
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Master's degree or 12+ years experience
Active secret clearance required
Rcc-319 flight termination standard knowledge
** AeroVironment is seeking a Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency's Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in missile defense programs, a strong understanding of range safety requirements, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports the Missile Defense Agency Targets and Countermeasures Directorate by developing and verifying flight termination system requirements.
  • Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance and demonstrate extensive experience with complex DoD missile defense programs.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, and a 9/80 work schedule.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** AeroVironment is seeking a Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency's Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in missile defense programs, a strong understanding of range safety requirements, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. **

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, 9/80 work schedule, and paid holiday shutdown

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree or 12+ years experience
  • Active Secret clearance required
  • RCC-319 Flight Termination Standard knowledge
  • RCC-324 GPS and Inertial Tracking proficiency
  • Range Safety Requirements development expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Autonomous flight termination systems familiarity
  • Flight Test Range Safety experience
  • Background in batteries, RF systems, ordnance
  • Strong oral and written briefing skills
  • Ability to work in dynamic environments

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree plus 12+ years DoD program experience
  • Bachelor's degree plus 20+ years DoD program experience
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • U.S. Person status under ITAR regulations
  • Proficiency with Range Tracking Systems (IMU, GPS, C-band)

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. person (citizen, green card holder, refugee, or asylee) per ITAR

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