Senior Hypersonics Test & Systems Engineering SME
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About IWV
Iron Will Ventures is a cleared defense small business supporting the nation's highest-priority hypersonic flight test, missile defense, and launch operations missions. We deliver practitioner-grade technical, program, and acquisition support to DoW customers across the enterprise including TRMC, MDA, JHTO, and the missile enterprise community.
Position Summary
IWV seeks a senior hypersonics test and systems engineering SME to provide SETA/A&AS support to the OUSD SHY scaled hypersonics effort. The role anchors technical planning, independent assessment for low-cost hypersonic vehicle development and demonstration. Ideal candidate brings decades of DoD missile/hypersonic T&E leadership and government-side program management credibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical and programmatic advisory support for scaled hypersonic vehicle concepts, feasibility studies, and low-cost flight demonstration approaches.
- Lead independent technical assessment: requirements traceability, milestone review readiness (SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR), M&S V&V, and trajectory/6-DoF analysis oversight.
- Develop and review target/vehicle product specifications, CDRLs, and mission-specific requirements.
- Advise the government customer on cost, schedule, and technical risk for demonstration efforts.
Required Qualifications
- 20+ years DoD missile, interceptor, or hypersonic system engineering / T&E experience.
- Demonstrated chief engineer or director-level leadership on major defense programs.
- Direct experience with hypersonic and ballistic target/vehicle development and flight test execution.
- Deep familiarity with MDA and/or Service test enterprise processes, milestone reviews, and CDRL management.
- Active TS clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility.
- BS in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical-lead role in a missile defense or hypersonics program office.
- Experience with low-cost / non-traditional target and demonstration approaches.
- MS in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, or related field.
Iron Will Ventures Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.