THAAD Electronics Engineer

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

• 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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