Production Engineer

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve, and we build our team around people who take pride in protecting those who protect us. THE OPPORTUNITYBanner Defense is in search of a detail-driven Production Engineer to support the Targets and Countermeasures team of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Production EngineerHuntsville, AL | Active Secret ClearanceYour expertise. Our nation's defense.At Banner Defense, you're more than a name on a contract. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve, and we build our team around people who take pride in protecting those who protect us. Here, your work directly supports the warfighter, your voice is heard, and your growth matters.THE OPPORTUNITYBanner Defense is in search of a detail-driven Production Engineer to support the Targets and Countermeasures team of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). In this role, you will be directly responsible for verifying that critical missile flight hardware and propulsion systems are designed, fabricated, integrated, and tested strictly in accordance with baseline standards. You will evaluate prime contractor design and manufacturing processes, conduct technical reviews, and enforce compliance with industry mission assurance frameworks, specifically AIAA S-113 (Criteria for Explosive Systems and Devices on Space and Launch Vehicles) and related aerospace standards (such as AIAA S-114, AIAA S-080/081, SMC-S-016, or AFSPCMAN 91-710).WHAT YOU'LL DOAudit prime contractor engineering designs, drawing packages, manufacturing processes, and assembly records to ensure end items are built strictly to approved baseline specifications and flight-worthiness requirementsApply AIAA S-113 (and related space/launch vehicle standards) to assess ordnance, explosive devices, pyrotechnic separation mechanisms, pressure vessels, and mechanical/propulsion subsystems across all design and production phasesParticipate in technical baseline reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR), ensuring objective evidence supports mission assurance criteria before moving to integration and flight testEvaluate Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions, deviations, and waivers, and oversee Failure Review Boards (FRBs) to determine root cause and ensure proper corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) are implementedReview and approve Qualification and Acceptance Test Procedures (QTPs/ATPs) and corresponding test results, and serve as the on-site engineering witness during critical testing events as requiredLead Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings with supplier partners to maintain rigorous schedule alignment, track deliverables, and drive rapid technical problem resolution.WHAT YOU'LL BRINGBachelor of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field and 7+ years of experience supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex DoD programsActive DoD Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. CitizenshipDemonstrated working knowledge and practical application of AIAA S-113 (or closely related launch/flight vehicle criteria such as AIAA S-114, SMC-S-016, TOR standards, or NASA-STD-8739/AFSPCMAN equivalents)Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, engineering change orders (ECOs/ECPs), and manufacturing work instructions to verify build integrityStrong technical writing and presentation skills, capable of defending engineering assessments to government program leadership and contractor teamsSome travel is required.PREFERENCE IF YOU HAVEDegree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering strongly preferred.Ready to make your mark on the mission?APPLY TODAY!!SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS • EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYERReasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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