Sea Based Weapon Systems Ground Test Engineer - Axient LLC

Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!:

Become a member of Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Sea-Based Weapon Systems Test Directorate (ABT) and join a high performing operational team in a fast-paced, challenging environment. The candidate's knowledge and technical skills to analyze and manage all aspects of mission preparation and execution will ensure the success of the MDA test program.

What you will do...:

Work with multiple mission stakeholders in planning, coordinating, integrating, and executing Sea-Based Weapon Systems Ground Tests. Collaborate with MDA, military services, other government agencies, and contractor personnel to support test execution. Advise and assist in the execution phase test readiness reviews; identify, generate and manage schedules, requirements and other documentation in support of ground test operations. Support preparation of execution materials used during execution; prepare decision-quality materials such as briefings and supporting documentation (white papers, fact sheets, status reports, progress reports, and information papers) for senior level reviews and mission milestone meetings.

Skills you will need...:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience as noted below.
  • US Navy background/experience - Aegis Weapon System knowledge a plus
  • Experience w/ a technical background; preferably related to Aegis testing
  • Experience in Missile Defense System capability, MDA requirements process, test planning and execution, and MDS architecture and interoperability
• Motivated and ability to work effectively
• Strong attention to detail; ability to prioritize activities and perform multiple tasks
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Must be able to travel in support of test events
• Must have or be able to obtain DoD security clearance at required level.  Must be able to maintain the required clearance.  In this instance, must be a US citizen for clearance eligibility.

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