Defense of Guam Senior Systems EngineerContingent upon prime contractor approval
Purpose:- Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL working in the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Program Office delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG).
- In this role you will be a part of the priority national defense effort in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a strategic location. The selected candidate delivers senior-level systems engineering knowledge and work, guiding technical efforts across multiple domains and ensuring alignment with MDA objectives
Job Description:- Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check Out (SICO) activities
- Participate in and drive to engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments
- Collaborate with stakeholders and organizations across MDA to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy
- Supply input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies
- Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination
- Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel
- Coordinate GENser and SAP-level meetings and VTCs as needed
- Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums
- Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis and coordination
- Participate in efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes
Qualifications:- Must have a Master's Degree in STEM field and 12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense related programs.
- Must have a strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures.
- Must demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system.
- Must have experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC).
- Must have familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, and cybersecurity-informed engineering.
- Must have knowledge of the ETM-2 system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers.
- Must have the ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project).
- Must be skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers.
Desired Qualifications:- Preferred background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices
- Top Secret clearance and SCI eligible, preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree in STEM, preferred.
Security Requirements:- Must be a US Citizen and possess an Active Secret Clearance.
Travel Requirements:- Travel, to include international locations, may be required.
- 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
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)
