**Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!** **Make a Real Difference**  - At Axient, we are at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and engaged with the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) rigorous operational and developmental flight,groundand cyber testing. This exciting, rewarding work helps guarantee the security of the United States and our Allies. Join a professional team of highly qualified engineers, analysts,scientistsand technicians supporting the research, development, testing and evaluation of the missile defense system whose purpose is to detect, track, engage and destroy adversary missiles.  **Your typical day**  – Our MDA analysts and engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities at Redstone Arsenal. Redstone Arsenalis located inHuntsville, Alabama, otherwise known as “Rocket City.” Huntsville is the hub of missile and space research and development. You will collaborate with other missile defense experts – military, government civilians, and contractors from Axient and other companies. Our team of experts helps the Government manage planning, development, and delivery of state-of-the art sensors, weapons, communications, and command/control systems. As a member of MDA’s Test Design and Analysis division, the Basic Engineer will provide criticalflighttest analysis to ensure the success of the MDAflighttest program. **What you will do...** Thecandidatewilluse theirknowledge and technical skills to support MDA’s Test Directorate in all aspects offlighttestplanning andrange safetyanalysis.Thecandidatewillutilizecore engineering and analyticalskills tooptimizetarget and interceptor missile trajectory data to perform quantitative safety and risk analyses of flight test designs to ensure ballistic missile flight / intercept tests can be conducted safely on national test ranges.Candidate will also perform studies to include telemetry link assessments that ensure flight test architecture meets data collection requirements. In addition,thecandidatewilldeveloprange safetydata products for use byMDA external organizations, to includenational test ranges in their independent safety assessments of flight tests.The candidatemayalsoassistin developingalgorithms and models tofacilitateassessments that meet standard risk parameters.Furthermore,the candidatewillschedule,participatein, and present analysis at working group meetings, peer reviews and other technical meetings. Thecandidate should have strong oral and written communications skills and be comfortable communicating to the customer and senior management. Candidate should be self-motivated, with the ability to make proper,timelydecisions and recommendations. **Skills you will need...** **Required Skills and Experience:** + BS in an engineering field + Active or ability to obtain Secret security clearance + Experience withsoftware/scriptdevelopment(MATLAB, Python,Java,C++and other programming languages) + Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word,Exceland PowerPoint) + Critical thinkingandproblem solving + Strong oral and written communication skills + Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks + Ability to work with a team in a dynamic environment + Self-starter with willingness to learn **Highly Desirable Skills and Experience:** + Experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) organization and Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) design,performanceand testing + Ability to communicate detailed technical information tobothtechnical and non-technicalpersonnel and senior leaders + Knowledge ofrange safety standards, to includethe Range Commander’s Council standards related to flight and range safety + Knowledge of and/or experience with Flight Termination Systems and Autonomous Flight Safety Systems \#CJ APPLY HERE (https://careers-axient.icims.com/jobs/5981/basic-test-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336025105) Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship. This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class. Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies. **Job ID** _2024-5981_ **Category** _Engineering - Test | Evaluation_ **\# of Openings** _1_ **Location : Location** _US-AL-Huntsville_ **Type** _Regular, Full-Time_ **Minimum Education Requirement** _Bachelor's_ **Minimum Experience Requirement, Years** _0-5_ **Clearance Requirement** _Secret_