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Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer
Contingent upon prime contractor approval
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer in Huntsville, AL working Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Chief Architect’s Directorate
- In this role you will be leading or participating in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, along with modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support MDS architecture assessment
Job Description:
- Assess missile defense system capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop potential architecture solutions that mitigate gaps and/or improve performance
- Assist with the development of analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools utilizing the DoD High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems, assess analysis results, prepare analysis briefs/reports, and provide reviews of analysis products
- Aid in modeling & simulation (M&S) efforts related to the above to tailor tools to specific analysis plans
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Field with at least 7 years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.
- Must have a solid understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts
- Must have the experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures
- Must have experience with MATLAB.
Desired Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI Clearance preferred.
- Experience with the definition and use of advanced concepts and algorithms for the M&S of MDS architectures preferred.
- Experience with M&S and analysis of MDS architectures involving both directed and kinetic energy weapons and other future concepts preferred.
- Experience with HPC Systems, Python, and Git is a plus.
- Experience with BMD Benchmark preferred.
- Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities preferred.
- Ability to perform technology assessment & analysis and provide insight on the utility of potentially useful technologies preferred.
- Specialized MDS analysis experience in: threat characterization, trajectories, RF sensing/signatures, and/or EO/IR sensing/signatures preferred.
- MBSE experience related to missile defense system architectures preferred.
Security Requirements:
- Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
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)