Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer
Modern Technology Solutions
Huntsville, AL · Posted August 12, 2026
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About the job
MTSI is looking for a talented Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide systems analysis expertise to develop new Missile Defense System capabilities to identify lethal objects.
Job Responsibilities:
Work within a multi-discipline, multi-source/industry team
Provide technical analysis, management, and general scientific support to MDA’s Counter- Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate
Develop and formulate options for improving the Missile Defense System's discrimination and electronic protection capabilities.
Required Qualifications:
US Citizenship is required
Active Secret clearance and the ability to qualify for a TS/SCI clearance
Master's Degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 12 years of experience
Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, and object classification
Expertise in electronic protection
Systems engineering analysis and process management to include development and review of engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules
Prior experience in Technical performance assessments, Risk analysis and mitigation development
Expertise in Electronic attack/protection modeling development to support analysis and requirements development
Experience in developing technology maturation plans to transfer potential technologies to program offices
Desired Qualifications:
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes
Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals to include radar limitations
Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals
Knowledge of radar hardware and design
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