Targets Product Engineer

General Overview

APEX TK is looking for a talented Targets Product Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Long Range Program Office (DTL). Your expertise will be applied across multiple products lines developing the next generation of reentry vehicles, rocket motors, and support equipment to create realistic test environments for the nation’s missile defense systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the DTL Engineering team in all aspects of Target System’s design, analysis, and test to include requirements development, production, qualification, integration, and flight test.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts across multiple technical areas to develop engineering analysis and recommendations to senior leadership
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables are met on time
• Providing expert advice to product and component failure investigations and review boards
• Represent the interests of the customer in Working Groups and Technical Interchange Meetings

What Required Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field with strong preference for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• 7+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project
• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Skills (Desired but not Required)

• Strong preference for experience working on large scale solid rocket motors, bulkhead initiators, ordnance modules, Flight Termination Systems, motor cases, aging & surveillance, muzzle design, and static fire testing.
• Experience with transportation modes and impacts for rocket motors
• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Experience supporting MDA Flight Test, analysis, and review
• Experience with the development of rocket motors, ground support launch equipment, and reentry vehicles
• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel