Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program EngineerContingent upon prime contractor approval
Purpose:- Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer in Huntsville, AL
- In this role you will provide systems analysis expertise to develop new Missile Defense System capabilities to identify lethal objects
Job Description:- Work within a multi-discipline, multi-source/industry team
- Provide technical analysis, management, and general scientific support to MDA's Counter- Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate
- Develop and formulate options for improving the Missile Defense System's discrimination and electronic protection capabilities
Qualifications:- Must have a Master's Degree in a STEM field with at least 12 years of experience.
- Must have expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, and object classification.
- Must have expertise in electronic protection.
- Must have systems engineering analysis and process management to include development and review of engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules.
- Must have prior experience in technical performance assessments, risk analysis, and mitigation development.
- Must have expertise in Electronic Attack/Protection modeling development to support analysis and requirements development.
- Must have experience in developing technology maturation plans to transfer potential technologies to program offices.
Desired Qualifications:- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance, preferred.
- Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes, preferred.
- Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals to include radar limitations, preferred.
- Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals, preferred.
- Knowledge of radar hardware and design, preferred.
Security Requirements:- Must have an Active Secret clearance and the ability to qualify for a TS/SCI 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.
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).
