
Open since Jan 2026
Advanced Technology Interceptor DevelopmentPenta Research · Huntsville
Advanced Technology Interceptor Development
HuntsvilleOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Supports an advanced missile defense interceptor development effort across systems engineering, modeling and simulation, performance analysis, software, flight sciences, integration, and test. Requires an active Secret clearance and a STEM bachelor's degree.
About this role
Location: Various
Full Time
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain an Active Secret Required
Job Description: Penta Research is seeking individuals to provide full time support to an advanced technology missile defense development effort. This support includes various roles in systems engineering, modeling and simulation (M&S), system performance analysis, software development, flight sciences, system integration, and system test.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience in the areas of systems engineering, M&S, flight sciences, software, integration, or test.
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM area required.
- Individuals with experience in the development of DoD weapon systems is desired.
- Varying experience levels available (1 to 20+ yrs)
- Capable of working both independently and within a small team environment.
- Travel is not expected, but may be requested by the customer.
- Applicants must have, or be able to obtain, a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.
Skills
DoD Weapon SystemsFlight SciencesMissile DefenseModeling And SimulationSecret Security ClearanceSoftware DevelopmentSystem IntegrationSystem Performance AnalysisSystems EngineeringSystem Test
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