Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!

Make a Real Difference - At Axient, we are at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and engaged with the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) rigorous operational and developmental flight, ground and cyber testing. This exciting, rewarding work helps guarantee the security of the United States and our Allies. Join a professional team of highly qualified engineers, analysts, scientists and technicians supporting the research, development, testing and evaluation of the missile defense system whose purpose is to detect, track, engage and destroy adversary missiles.

Your typical day – Our MDA analysts and engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities at Redstone Arsenal. Redstone is located in Huntsville, Alabama, otherwise known as “Rocket City.” Huntsville is the hub of missile and space research and development. You will collaborate with other missile defense experts – military, government civilians, and contractors from Axient and other companies. Our team of experts helps the Government manage planning, development and delivery of state-of-the art sensors, weapons, communications, and command/control systems.

What you will do...

The Advanced Test Analyst will directly support the Missile Defense Agency Directorate for Ground Test (MDA/DTG) in all aspects of Missile Defense System ground test and Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI) planning and execution. Events are typically classified at DoD Secret or higher, and involve Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) laboratories and operational Missile Defense System assets located at geographic sites worldwide. These test event activities include (but are not limited to):

• Coordinate planning activities, issues, and schedules with MDA elements/stakeholders throughout event planning, integration, and execution

• Develop and present working-level technical briefings

• Develop senior/executive level briefings and coordinate walk-up activities prior to senior/executive level meetings

• Track watch items and issues to closure or appropriate mitigation

• Develop test event documentation (e.g., test plans, event objective worksheets, systems under test, etc.)

• Lead change management activities throughout ground test events

• Develop, submit, and track test observations and lessons learned

• Coordinate and lead weekly planning meetings

• Support on-console activities, as required

• Schedule and coordinate weekly planning meeting distribution lists, calendar invitations, and conference rooms

• Review/develop end of day emails and reports

Skills you will need...

• Capable of leading and executing analytical tasks and utilizing analytical techniques and processes to support complex developmental and operational test programs.

• Capable of leading and executing planning, monitoring, and implementation support for complex Missile Defense Systems (MDS).

• Extensive knowledge, skills, and abilities focused on analysis of MDS test objectives, resources, test architecture and system under test to meet all test requirements.

• Capable of leading the development and utilization of analytic techniques and processes for both technical and administrative support activities.

• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple organizations, verbally, electronically, and in writing.

• Possess exceptional technical writing and Government reporting/documentation skills (e.g., Congressional/GAO Test inquiries).

• Ability to support multiple efforts simultaneously.

• Capable of working independently or leading teams to solve problems including test planning, integration, execution, and analysis.

• Capable of providing daily supervision and direction to support teams.

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Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship.

This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.

Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies.

Job ID 2024-5651

Segment Axient DEFENSE

Category Engineering - Test | Evaluation

# of Openings 1

Location : Location US-AL-Huntsville

Type Regular, Full-Time

Minimum Education Requirement Master's

Minimum Experience Requirement, Years 10

Clearance Requirement Secret