Lead Systems Engineer (Job ID:4610)

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Lead Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support THAAD FMS cases with the Missile Defense Agency. You will provide coordinated systems engineering and interoperability guidance to international partners and lead design efforts with multiple stakeholders.

The role requires senior-level communication, independent work, and the ability to drive force design activities across domestic and international teams. This is contingent on prime contractor approval.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM and at least 12 years working on missile defense-related or other complex DoD programs.
• At least 10 years of related professional experience.
• Technical understanding and experience with THAAD.
• Experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM).
• Ability to develop and present reports to senior management; strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work independently and/or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems.
• Familiarity with MDA, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and THAAD Program Office work efforts.
• Proficient in system engineering and execution processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver systems and interoperability engineering, analysis, and technical guidance regarding THAAD with international partners.
• Assist Engineering Lead with managing the technical aspects of all assigned force design work.
• Assist with international Tactical Data Link Architecture and attend data link conferences.
• Collaborate on force design technical efforts with external agencies and stakeholders.
• Identify deficiencies and provide options for fixes during design reviews.
• Document and communicate interim and final findings to senior decision makers.
• Participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and technical exchanges.

Skills

Systems engineering

THAAD experience

MILSATCOM knowledge

Leadership

Technical reporting

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Contingent upon prime contractor approval

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has need for aLead Systems EngineerinHuntsville, ALto support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) THAAD FMS cases.
• In this role you will supply coordinated communications and integration support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Chief Engineer and United Arab Emirates (UAE) THAAD Engineering Lead.

Job Description:

• Deliver systems and interoperability engineering, analysis, and technical guidance regarding the THAAD weapon system with international partners.
• Assist Engineering Lead with managing the technical aspects of all assigned force design work.
• Assisting with international Tactical Data Link Architecture, attending data link conferences.
• Collaborate and coordinate on force design technical efforts with multiple external agencies and stakeholders.
• Identify deficiencies and shortcomings in planned or ongoing design reviews and provide options for fixing them.
• Document and communicate interim and final technical findings and results in a clear manner that is understandable to senior-level decision makers.
• Actively participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and technical exchanges.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Master's degree in STEM and at least 12 years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.
• Must have at least 10 years of related professional experience.
• Must have technical understanding and experience with THAAD.
• Must have experience with DoD terrestrial and satellite communication systems (MILSATCOM).
• Must be able to Develop and present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel; exceptional written and verbal skills required.
• Must be able to work independently and/or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems.
• Must have familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or THAAD Program Office work efforts.
• Must be proficient in system engineering and execution processes.

Desired Qualifications:

• Tactical data links (TDL J, Link 11, Link 16) systems, encryption systems, precision timing systems (PNT), and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), preferred.
• Military experience with Air Defense Artillery, Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Common Data Link Interface-Module (CDLI-M), preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), preferred.
• Work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, prime contractor, sub-contractor and supporting contractor personnel in a badge-less contractor environment), preferred.
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment), preferred.
• Prior experience within Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs), preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain.

Travel Requirements:

• 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.

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 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)