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Flight Test Engineer

Missile Defense Agency · Department of Defense

📍 Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 💰 $130987 – $197200/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Missile Defense Agency
Department: Department of Defense
Location: Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
Salary: $130987 – $197200/yr
Hiring Path: Mspouse
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Secret
Date Posted: 2026-10-19
Application Deadline: 2026-10-26

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Job Summary

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO

Key Responsibilities

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Engineering and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

As a Flight Test Engineer at the NH-0801-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Lead a team of more than 100 internal and external stakeholders at the Forward Staging Area (FSA) to execute complex target operations supporting C-17 Air-Launched Target missions.

Manage target lifecycle integration-from target missionization and component-level testing through launch execution-including proactive identification and resolution of nonconformances to meet Program Office Integrated Master Test Plan commitments.

Develop and implement risk-reduction approaches for launch operations, leveraging real-time operational decision-making, crew training, guidance, and certification programs to strengthen readiness, minimize mission risk, and ensure successful execution of C-17 Air-Launched Target missions. Oversee target activities to meet Best Estimated Test Dates (BETDs) through budget execution and management of Support Agreements, Statements of Work, and Task Orders.

Serve as the primary Program Office point of contact and executive subject-matter expert, resolving priority conflicts among Department of War and industry stakeholders.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S.

education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contact

DHRC-DMDAHR@DLA.MIL · 614-693-1299

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $130987 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.

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