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Chenega Corporation

Flight Termination System/Range Safety Lead

Chenega Corporation, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824


Flight Termination System/Range Safety LeadHuntsville, ALAre you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!Our Strength Is Our PeopleWe believe taking care of our employees will deliver the best support to our customers and our community. Our success is attributable to our employees. We recruit and retain civic-minded people who fit our family-oriented small business culture.Valued people deliver the highest level of professionalism and support to our customers. We provide our employees with a positive work environment and social activities that reinforce teamwork.Job DescriptionVenturi, LLC A Chenega Company has an exciting career opportunity for a

Flight Termination System/Range Safety Lead

who will support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate providing assistance across the targets portfolio with flight termination system and range safety requirements development and verification, GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout. Candidate may also be called upon to support component failure investigations and review boards.ResponsibilitiesPerform and/or oversee requirements development and allocation and verification for targets flight termination system products, including autonomous flight termination systems, and associated range safety requirements.Perform and/or oversee GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout.Provide expert advice to product and component failure investigations and review boards.Provide summary level and detailed level reports as necessary to document status, findings, and recommendations.Represent the interests of the customer in Working Groups and Technical Interchange Meetings.Additional duties as assigned.QualificationsRequired:Master of Science or Master of Arts degree and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project OR a BA/BS from an accredited institution of higher learning in a related field with 20+ years of experience in lieu of the MA/MS degree requirement.Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems.Must be able to provide daily supervision and direction to support teams.Working knowledge of Missile Range Safety Requirements.Familiarity with flight safety analysis and analysis products.Proficiency in Range Tracking Systems (inertial measurement, GPS, C-band tracking).Proficiency with RCC-319 Flight Termination Commonality Standard and RCC-324 Global Positioning and Inertial Measurements Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard.Desired:Highly Desired - Familiarity with autonomous flight termination systems.Flight Test Range Safety experience.15 + years of experience in defense and aerospace.Knowledge of the Missile Defense System and the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Program.Background in batteries, RF systems, ordnance and ordnance devices, and antennas.Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and have the individual flexibility to work on multiple actions simultaneously and resolve time-sensitive issues.Strong communication skills including oral, written, and briefing.Must have excellent, established computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word, and Project.Must be a pro-active, self-starter.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to work independently and/or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems.Must be able to provide daily supervision and direction to support teams.Working knowledge of weapons system components and mission.Familiarity with DOD and MDA processes and procedures.Ability to work in a high-paced environment while coordinating with multiple organizations and leadership.Proficient with Microsoft software applications.Ability to execute and complete tasks without supervision.Ability to lead a team of contractors in the completion of projects and tasks.Ability to travel 20-25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations.Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

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