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Missile Defense Test Scenario Engineer
Contingent upon customer approval
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises has a need for a Missile Defense Test Scenario Engineer in Huntsville, AL.
Job Description:
- This is a Mid-level Systems Engineer or Analyst to join the team responsible for the Missile Defense System (MDS) Ground Test (GT) scenario design for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
- MDA GTs are used to assess our nation’s defense systems through a variety of HWIL and simulation tests.
- The Scenario Design team uses their understanding of how each of these systems work and interoperate in defense of adversaries to build the tests. Our knowledge is constantly expanding.
- The team is also developing cutting-edge tools on the latest hardware.
- The qualified candidate will be able to analyze requirements and constraints, utilize existing tools and provide input for future tool development, and quickly learn the MDS.
- This candidate enjoys learning, analyzing data, solving complex problems, innovating processes, and producing excellent products.
- This position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that directly support national defense while expanding your skills.
- This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technologies while contributing to the security of our nation.
Qualifications
- Must have a BS in Engineering, Math, Physics, or similar technical discipline and 5-10 years of experience in system analysis or characterization of MDS components (e.g., GMD, THAAD, Aegis, Patriot, CD, UEWR, SBX, TPY-2, LRDR, etc.) to include weapon system and/or radar analysis experience.
- Must have excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Must be able to track multiple tasks at the same time.
- Must be highly motivated and committed to completing tasks with excellence and within deadlines.
- Must be able to effectively work within a fast-paced team environment.
Desired Requirements
- Experience with Tableau, SQL, and/or Python, preferred.
- Active SECRET security clearance, preferred.
Security Requirements:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Travel Requirements:
- Less than 10%
- 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:
- Must be able to work in an office, industrial, or shipboard environment.
- Be able to lift and move materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one-man lift.
- Must be able to perform site surveys and carry a laptop computer.
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 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).