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Engineering - Systems
Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)
MTSI is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electronics Engineer to join our team supporting the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile platform. This position focuses on providing engineering expertise for mission-critical systems and components in THAAD electronics, including development, integration, testing, and lifecycle management. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance system performance, sustainability, and overall capability as part of the Department of Defense's cutting-edge missile defense solutions.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications
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Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for the Inertial Navigation Unit (IMU) and lead development on its Refresh Program (IMU-R) to ensure robust and reliable navigation capabilities.
- Support the design, integration, and upgrades for the Two Axis Rate Sensor (TARS), ensuring precise rate measurement and control.
- Oversee engineering tasks for the Laser Ignition Ordnance System (LIOS) and related laser-initiated ordnance components, focusing on safe operation and high reliability during missions.
- Collaborate on the existing THAAD Mission Computer (MC) system and drive innovation for the Next Generation Mission Computer (NGMC), leveraging advanced technologies to enhance computing power, functionality, and operational efficiency.
- Provide technical leadership for the Kill Vehicle Battery (KVB), supporting power system reliability and performance.
- Enable mission-critical communication processes through the Telemetry Master Encoder (TME-Lite) for data transmission during flight operations.
- Lead efforts on the Thrust Vector Actuator - Refresh (TVA-R) program to optimize missile steering and propulsion control systems for enhanced accuracy and responsiveness during high-altitude engagements.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive development and upgrades for high-performance technologies across THAAD systems, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense specifications and mission goals.
- Actively contribute to planning and testing to meet program milestones and improve system reliability, redundancy, and sustainability.
Required Qualifications:
- MS/MA degree and 12+ years of experience.
- Active Secret Clearance
- Experience in electronics system design, development, and testing within the aerospace or defense industry.
- Knowledge and experience with inertial navigation systems, rate sensors, ordnance systems, and telemetry equipment is preferred.
- Strong proficiency in electronics engineering principles, hardware integration, and control systems development.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills to effectively interact with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience working on missile defense systems or similar complex systems engineering programs.
- Expertise in development and lifecycle support for mission-critical systems such as batteries, actuators, and computing modules.
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