Lead Systems Engineer - THAAD & DoD Programs

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

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.