Missile Defense: Astounding & Essential

It is often easier to cause havoc than defend against it. Rogue states with the expertise to launch nuclear warheads, and terrorist cells capable of lobbing dirty bombs via cruise missiles are now real threats. Such engineering feats, concocted amid illegal nuclear proliferation or in clandestine terrorist cells, seem small compared to the prowess of the nation that pioneered atomic fission and put a man on the moon. Yet until recently, America and the free world have been virtually defenseless against these and other ballistic missile threats.

The time for missile defense has arrived. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has pioneered the development of airborne lasers, space-based sensor systems, kinetic interceptors and advanced radars. The agency's global command and control systems are integrating these components into a complex 3-D shield extending hundreds of miles into space and around the globe.

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MDA-08-18469

Based in Huntsville, AL, this qualified Engineer will lead MDA's Flight Test Execution Division within the GMD Test Execution Directorate and carry out successful flight test missions.

Responsibilities include planning, conducting flight test risk program, coordinating external agencies, analysis and evaluation of flight tests, post-flight activities, contract direction and other related activities.

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Lead the greatest technological achievement of our time.

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is a DoD research, development and test agency with one of the most complex and challenging missions in our country's history — protecting the United States, our deployed forces, allies and friends from ballistic missile attack. Every day, the people of MDA do the impossible, advancing and integrating a range of technologies that compose today's evolving missile shield.

Currently, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency is hiring across varied career fields including: engineering, contracts management, IT, finance/budget, HR and more. Join MDA and help mastermind the missile defense solutions that protect our military, our country and our allies.

Take this opportunity to make a difference in your career while serving your country. Learn more or explore openings at the U.S. Missile Defense Agency now. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is an equal opportunity employer, U.S. Citizenship required.

Event:
2008 Annual Space and Missile Defense Conference

Video:
Missile Defense Worldwide

Current Openings Update:

• Program Manager:
  MDA-182836
• General Engineer, THAAD:
  MDA-08-183137
• General Engineer (Test):
  MDA-08-183863

Additional Info:

• The Tennessee Valley and other MDA locations
• MDA History – WWII through today

Tennessee Valley:
A thriving technology hub

In 1950, when Dr. Wernher von Braun moved with his “missile team” to Huntsville, Alabama, he brought a vision of two then-incredible happenings: a man walking on the moon and a Southern, cotton-based town becoming a cosmopolitan center.

Over the next few years, this area will host most of the major operations of the Missile Defense Agency. Many employees are already appreciating the lifestyle advantages of moving to Huntsville, Ala., at the heart of the Tennessee Valley.

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Bush, Putin edge closer on missile defense

The final official meeting between U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin as heads of state produced a framework for further discussion on the construction of a Europe-based missile defense system. This was part of a nine-page "strategic framework" covering nuclear nonproliferation, terrorism and many other issues that have dominated U.S.-Russia relations since the end of the Cold War. Washington Post, The (04/06/08)

Navy may request proposals on sea-based missiles

The Navy next year could request proposals for a new sea-based missile with short- and medium-range tactical ballistic missile defense capabilities. A study completed by Lockheed Martin found that the Patriot Advance Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missile would need only small modifications to be used by the Navy. Raytheon also offers the capability with its Sea-Based Missile Segment Enhancement. Aviation Week (03/20/08)

Senator supports missile protection based in space

Sen. Wayne Allard, R-Colo, recently said that the U.S. should consider a space-based layer of missile protection. He noted that a space-based system could protect the U.S. against small groups throughout the world capable of launching a missile. "I think this makes more sense than going back into the 'assured mutual destruction' mentality of times gone by," he said. "This is not anything like the Star Wars," Allard said. He noted that his proposal would add to and not replace the existing missile defense system. Defense News (04/08/08)

Opinion: NATO's endorsement of missile defense represents huge step

NATO members last week agreed to endorse a plan by the U.S. for a third missile-defense system, writes Helle Dale in the Washington Times. Helle notes that NATO approved the plan even though it faced stiff opposition from Russia. "Not only does it mean that the United States remains in a leadership position in Europe, but it also points up the fact that the sheer size of the U.S. economy dwarfs that of Russia's, even in a time of booming Russian energy exports," Helle writes. "We can afford to spend far more on missile defense than we do." Washington Times, The (04/09/08)

Opinion: Senate subcommittee focuses on ballistic missile defense

A subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Armed Services Committee last week held a hearing focused on the ballistic missile defense program. The subcommittee considered how to field more missile defense systems, the efficiency and effectiveness of the current acquisition process, and whether the U.S. has enough missiles to defend all of its assets. www.FamilySecurityMatters.org (04/09/08)