Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama Department:
Air and Missile Defense Department
Classification:
Sr Prof Staff I/Sr Prof Staff II
Group
A1G
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Recruiting Location:
JHU/APL Main Facility
Supervisor Job
N
Introduction
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking an APL Technical Lead for MDA Combined Test Force Support Project.
Description:
Serve as the technical lead for a JHU/APL project providing support to MDA/DTC, the Combined Test Force (CTF). Lead technical efforts as required across CTF Planning, Operations and Analysis divisions, as well as, at CTF level.
Duties:
Direct the efforts of multi-disciplinary, multi-organizational teams in developing technical products for the CTF. Participate in the direct design and analysis of flight test and ground test missions and campaigns that are within the responsibilities of the CTF, including the development of pre and post-test analysis plans as well as products.
Provide technical assistance in the development of new system test plans, policies and procedures, develop and participate in system test risk management processes, provide leadership in the BMDS Test Incident Report (BTIR) process.
Advise the CTF sponsors on appropriate courses of action and technical approach for resolving BMDS T&E issues.
Identify and evaluate mission risks and advise the CTF sponsors on potential mitigation measures.
Establish and maintain effective reachback between Huntsville and Laurel to ensure timely delivery of technical products.
Provide input to the APL project manager on task planning and status reporting.
Qualifications
Required:
BS in an engineering or physics discipline. 7+ years in missile defense Test and Evaluation (T&E). Broad technical experience in test and evaluation of missile defense systems. Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) elements, components, organizations, test ranges, launch operations, test infrastructure, and test facilities (incl. MDIOC.) Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary, multi-organizational teams. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desired:
MS in an engineering or physics discipline. 10-15 years experience in BMD test and evaluation. Familiarity with the Missile Defense Agency DT/DF organization and mission.
Special Work Conditions
Position is full-time in Huntsville, Alabama. Travel is required to meetings and potentially to support test campaigns and may be extensive at times.
Security
Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.
Benefits
APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience.
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