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Senior Radio Frequency/High Power Microwave Engineer
Contingent upon contract funding.
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises, is seeking a Senior Radio Frequency/High Power Microwave Engineer. This opportunity will be in Huntsville, AL. To serve as an HPM/RF Engineer for the U.S. Space and Missile Defense Command – High Power Microwave (HPM) in Huntsville, AL. The candidate shall provide: analysis of technical data provided by vendor; insight into effects of HPM on other equipment; and recommendations to Government as a HPM subject matter expert on site.
Job Description:
- Perform critical analysis of technical data packages including but not limited to: SRR/SFR/PDR/CDR presentations, HPM acceptance test planning/results, HPM lethality analysis, and HPM risk mitigation strategies.
- Provide recommendation on emplacement of HPM system to maximize lethality while limiting impact to equipment.
- Interface with Naval Surface Warfare Division-Dahlgren HPM SME’s to provide leadership with recommendations on a wide range efforts being conducted.
- Perform all source analysis to acquire required technical specifications.
- Provide Professional Engineering Advice, guidance and assistance in various stages of research, development and deployment.
- Formulate/estimate technical parameters that are not available from all source analysis.
- Support preparation of risk assessment reports, safety assessment reports, and technical data packages and presentation materials.
Qualifications:
- Must have experience evaluating, coordinating, and risk mitigations with RF/HPM systems.
- Must have an advanced degree in electrical engineering or related engineering field and a minimum of 10-15 years relevant experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Must be able to effectively work within a multi-disciplined team, including program management and technical/engineering personnel, preferred.
- Experience with wide range of sensors (EO/IR, Radar, etc.), preferred.
- Experience with non-kinetic effectors (Lasers, EW, etc.), preferred.
- Day-to-Day work requires the development of detailed schedules and processes
- Understand system engineering processes, preferred.
- Strong oral and written communications skills, preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in using MS Office suite products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), preferred.
- Demonstrate a professional demeanor in working with senior Army leadership, preferred.
Security Requirements:
- Must have an Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to maintain a clearance.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional Travel- 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:
- 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.
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).