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Support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures team: verify that missile flight hardware and propulsion systems are designed, built, and tested to baseline, with AIAA S-113 mission assurance and supplier oversight. Huntsville, AL (On-site) | Clearance: Bachelor's (4-yr) Audit prime contractor engineering designs, drawing packages, manufacturing processes, and assembly records to ensure end items are built strictly to approved baseline specifications and flight-worthiness requirements. Apply AIAA S-113 (and related space/launch vehicle standards) to assess ordnance, explosive devices, pyrotechnic separation mechanisms, pressure vessels, and mechanical/propulsion subsystems across all design and production phases. Nonconformance & Root Cause Analysis: Evaluate Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions, deviations, and waivers. Serve as the on-site engineering witness during critical testing events as required.
Security Clearance: Education & Experience: Bachelor of Science in STEM Field with 7+ years supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex DoD programs. Strong preference for Aerospace, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering. Demonstrated working knowledge and practical application of AIAA S-113 (or closely related launch/flight vehicle criteria such as AIAA S-114, SMC-S-016, TOR standards, or NASA-STD-8739/AFSPCMAN equivalents).
Technical Review Skills: Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, engineering change orders (ECOs/ECPs), and manufacturing work instructions to verify build integrity. Strong technical writing and presentation skills, capable of defending engineering assessments to government program leadership and contractor teams. Hands-on experience evaluating pyrotechnic devices, initiation systems, electro-explosive devices (EEDs), solid rocket motors, or high-reliability electro-mechanical assemblies. Apply on LinkedIn or at telesisdefense. S. citizenship and an active security clearance are required. Telesis is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Huntsville, AL

Occupation

Aerospace Engineers

Industry

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Posted

2 days ago

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