Counter-Countermeasure & Threat Discrimination Program Engineer
Required skills
- Secret clearance
- TS/SCI
- STEM field
- radar signal processing
- scheduling
- object classification
- electronic protection
- systems engineering analysis
- process management
- requirements
Nice to have
- TS/SCI clearance
- MDA systems engineering processes
- Missile Defense fundamentals
- radar capabilities
- radar limitations
- electro-optic fundamentals
Role summary
Created Solutions is seeking a Principal Level Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Huntsville, AL. This role requires a Master's degree in a STEM field with 12+ years of experience, an active Secret clearance (with ability to obtain TS/SCI), and deep expertise in radar signal processing, electronic protection, systems engineering, and threat discrimination. The engineer will provide technical analysis and program support to enhance Missile Defense System capabilities, focusing on discrimination and electronic protection. Responsibilities include technical performance assessments, risk analysis, and technology maturation planning. Desired qualifications include an active TS/SCI clearance and knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes and Missile Defense fundamentals.
- Gap Insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Counter-Countermeasure & Threat Discrimination Program Engineer
Location: Huntsville, AL
Employment: Full-Time
Clearance: Active Secret required; ability to obtain TS/SCI
Experience: Principal Level
Position OverviewCreated Solutions is seeking an experienced Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Huntsville, AL. This position provides systems analysis expertise supporting development of advanced Missile Defense System capabilities to identify and discriminate lethal objects.
The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in radar, electronic protection, systems engineering, and threat discrimination within a multidisciplinary environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collaborate with government and industry partners across multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide technical analysis, program support, and scientific expertise to MDA’s Counter-Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate.
- Develop technical options to improve Missile Defense System discrimination and electronic protection capabilities.
- Support technical performance assessments, risk analysis, and mitigation activities.
- Contribute to technology maturation and transition planning for emerging capabilities.
- Master’s degree in a STEM field with 12+ years of relevant experience.
- Active Secret clearance with ability to qualify for TS/SCI.
- Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, and object classification.
- Expertise in electronic protection.
- Experience with systems engineering analysis and process management, including requirements, CONOPS, and integrated schedules.
- Experience conducting technical performance assessments, risk analysis, and mitigation development.
- Experience with electronic attack/protection modeling supporting technical analysis and requirements development.
- Experience developing technology maturation plans supporting transition to program offices.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes.
- Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals, including radar capabilities and limitations.
- Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals.
- Knowledge of radar hardware and design.
We seek team members who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, bring a problem-solving mindset and strong work ethic, value collaboration and continuous learning, and are committed to making a positive impact.
We believe all people are created equal for a purpose and support our community through Created Outreach, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
About Created SolutionsFounded in 2024 in Huntsville, AL, Created Solutions is a fast-growing small business delivering advanced engineering solutions to the DoD and NASA. We provide expert support across flight vehicle design, electrical and mechanical systems, material science, manufacturing, and hypersonic technologies—helping solve complex national defense challenges.
Join us and be part of a team where purpose and excellence come together.
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