Engineer (Multi-Discipline)Purpose:- Valkyrie Enterprises, is looking for a Multi-Disciplined Engineer in Huntsville, AL.
Job Description:- Provide engineering development, integration, test, verify and analysis expertise to activities for all-digital models and simulation (M&S) and hardware-in the-loop (HWIL).
- Develop integrate and execute aerodynamic models and simulations to characterize advanced missiles and threats.
- Develop, integrate, and execute threat trajectories and signatures into system level models and simulations.
- Develop, integrate, and execute new and/or modified models and tools used for system design trades and analysis.
- Develop and integrate appropriate interfaces for simulation architectures.
- Analyze the data from the trajectories and aerodynamic data to assess model and simulation accuracy.
- Perform verification, validation, and anchoring on M&S and HWIL efforts.
- Report results of analysis with recommendations for improving M&S and HWIL.
- Perform integration and configuration control of models (developed in-house and customer provided) into system-level analysis architecture.
- Translate systems/capabilities/algorithms into models to support integrated system performance analysis.
- Derive equations for Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) and radar cross section signatures using fundamental theory.
- Explore closed form solutions of EO/IR and Radar signatures for simplified geometries.
- Develop and test coded implementation in software such as python, C+, C#, Java.
- Develop and integrate Battle Manager/Fire Control M&S of varying fidelity levels with the framework or other elements of the missile defense system to perform system analysis.
- Plan and conduct trade studies, analysis of alternatives, and capability analysis.
- Develop and integrate engagement planning concepts for defense against advanced threats for assessment into system level simulations.
- Learn and work to gain overall knowledge and proficiencies with engineering tasks and System Engineering processes.
- Collaborate continuously and mentor team members and others.
- Continually learn and improve based on focused feedback.
Qualifications: - Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Technology or Math and at least 2 years' experience with M&S and/or HWIL development for defense programs/technologies.
- Must have the ability to implement threat, sensor, or weapon functionality/algorithms into M&S.
- Must have the ability to conduct research and perform analysis on requirements, capability, and operational effects.
- Must be proficient with Python, Matlab, C+, C#, Java, or similar programming languages.
- Must have a passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions.
- Must have strong analytical and reasoning skills and ability to visualize processes and outcomes.
- Must have outstanding all-round communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Must have experience with elector-optics, infrared, radar frequency (RF), or relevant fields.
- Must have experience in modeling and/or assessing EO/IR and RF targets and countermeasures.
- Must have experience with EO/IR and RF modeling and analysis.
- Must have experience with Optical Signatures Code/OPTISIG EO/IR codes is preferred.
- Must have experience with XPATCH, Lucernhammer, or equivalent RF codes is preferred.
- Must be highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
- Must have proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Must have strong customer service orientation.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Desired Qualifications: - Prefer experience with real-time M&S and HWIL testing.
- Prefer experience developing applications for FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or other real-time O/S.
- Prefer experience designing and implementing graphical user interfaces.
- Prefer experience with electromagnetics, radar, or similar relevant field.
- Prefer experience in modeling and/or assessing radar targets and countermeasures.
- Prefer experience with radar cross section (RCS) modeling and analysis.
- Prefer experience with Missile Defense Agency.
- Prefer experience with Army programs (Aviation and Missile Center, Space and Missile Defense Command).
- Prefer experience with following languages/technologies: Linux, Windows, Microservice Patterns, Docker, Kubernetes, Gitlab/Github/Git, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, Cloud Services, Automation, JIRA, Java/Scala/Python/Groovy/Gradle, Functional Programming.
- Prefer proficiency with high-performance computing (HPC) resources.
Security Requirements: - Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.
- Prefer an Active DoD Secret clearance.
Travel Requirements: - Occasional Travel; 25% 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.
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).
