Missile Defense Target Engineer/Sr. Missile Defense Target Engineer
The Aerospace CorporationHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Posted March 30, 2026
117300 - 226900 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise.
Job Description
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Missile Defense Target Engineer/Sr. Missile Defense Target Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency's Targets and Countermeasures Program. The selected candidate will lead Aerospace's support efforts to provide technical guidance in the design, development, integration, and delivery of threat-representative targets and countermeasures for the missile defense system.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s of Science degree (or higher) in appropriate engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent technical disciplines
- 8 or more years of experience in launch vehicles or missile systems
- Active SECRET security clearance (or higher) issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect