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GMD Ground Systems Principal Systems Engineer
Contingent upon prime contractor approval
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a GMD Ground Systems Principal Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL
- In this role, you will work as a technical staff member of the GMN SE team aiding in the definition of performance requirements for the GMD Ground System
Job Description:
- Participate in development, management, and planning for current and future capabilities as it relates to requirements for Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Ground Support Systems (GSS) missile field silos and interfaces
- Review proposed requirement changes in higher-level specifications for impacts to GSS baseline
- Review peer/counterpart deliverables, drawings, models, and specifications for consistency with GSS baseline
- Coordinate with GMD Warfighter, Ground Based Interceptor, Next Generation Interceptor, and GSS Subject Matter Experts to identify and develop new or modified requirements, and assist in incorporating changes into the GMD System Engineering & Integration flow down of requirements
- Develop inputs to a cost estimate and analyze schedule impacts of new or modified requirements
- Package technical, cost, and schedule impacts to advocate acceptance or rejection of the new or modified requirements
- Coordinate with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Stakeholders to identify and resolve any issues related to changes in Missile Defense System (MDS) system requirements
- Translate MDS Core Standards, Mission Assurance Plan, Parts, Materials, Processes Procedures, Cybersecurity, and other agency objectives and processes into GSS requirements
- Review GSS contractor's decomposition of requirements into the Prime Item Development Specifications and verification products, which includes coordination of GSS Contractor verification products in combination with government assessment activities.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in engineering or related STEM discipline required
- Minimum of 12 years direct experience in complex system-of-systems or missile defense system engineering is required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and DOORS is required
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are required
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required
Desired Qualifications:
- MDA Experience
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Security Requirements:
- Active DoW Secret clearance
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10% or less
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id)
Physical Requirements:
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
- Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- Communicating with others to exchange information
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)