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Launch Vehicle Ordnance Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/19/2026
MTSI is looking for a Launch Vehicle Ordnance Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures program office. Your work will cover multiple programs, developing and refining the capabilities of the MDA target systems built to test missile defense systems.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work with Program Chief engineer and Chief Product engineers to ensure timely and correct answers to data requests
  • Compile weekly staff summaries and briefings
  • Work with contractor teams to ensure qualification and flight test events are planned and executed correctly
  • Work future mission planning efforts to ensure target portfolios are ready to support flight test campaign needs
  • Provide eyes on support for major test and flight events
  • Manage ordnance pedigrees (e.g., LSCs) to develop collaborative solutions with stakeholders, and lead the review of ordnance reports to ensure mission success

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 7 years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program
  • Must be a US Citizen and possess a DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Must have experience working with ordnance systems on launch vehicles. Work should include design, production, and testing of systems as described in AIAA S113 or similar standards (Note: Candidates without ordnance experience will not be considered.)
  • Familiarity with Targets and Countermeasures program office and/or MDA & DoD programs and processes
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and produce and present clear, concise, well-organized, and audience-relevant presentations and documents
  • Aptitude to review system engineering documentation to ensure specifications meet system needs and are accurate
  • Capacity to work independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Ordnance / destruct charges
  • Familiarity with MDA and system engineering processes
  • Familiarity with MDA configuration management tools and process

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