Missile Defense System Architecture EngineerContingent upon prime contractor approval
Purpose:- Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer in Huntsville, AL working Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Chief Architect's Directorate
- In this role you will be leading or participating in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, along with modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support MDS architecture assessment
Job Description:- Assess missile defense system capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop potential architecture solutions that mitigate gaps and/or improve performance
- Assist with the development of analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools utilizing the DoD High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems, assess analysis results, prepare analysis briefs/reports, and provide reviews of analysis products
- Aid in modeling & simulation (M&S) efforts related to the above to tailor tools to specific analysis plans
Qualifications:- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Field with at least 7 years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.
- Must have a solid understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts
- Must have the experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures
- Must have experience with MATLAB.
Desired Qualifications:- Active TS/SCI Clearance preferred.
- Experience with the definition and use of advanced concepts and algorithms for the M&S of MDS architectures preferred.
- Experience with M&S and analysis of MDS architectures involving both directed and kinetic energy weapons and other future concepts preferred.
- Experience with HPC Systems, Python, and Git is a plus.
- Experience with BMD Benchmark preferred.
- Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities preferred.
- Ability to perform technology assessment & analysis and provide insight on the utility of potentially useful technologies preferred.
- Specialized MDS analysis experience in: threat characterization, trajectories, RF sensing/signatures, and/or EO/IR sensing/signatures preferred.
- MBSE experience related to missile defense system architectures preferred.
Security Requirements:- Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
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 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)
