Senior Data & Trajectory Analyst - On-Site Huntsville

Valkyrie-Enterprises; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises in Huntsville, AL seeks a SeniorSignature/Data Analyst to support MDA Flight Tests with debris model development, trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support. You will develop data products, plan test activities, and contribute to target trajectories and debris scenes.

The role requires deep experience in trajectory/kinematic simulation and sensor exploitation, excellent communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 20+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: trajectory/kinematic simulation; EO/IR sensor exploitation; RF sensor exploitation; geodesy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well alone and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre-mission and post-mission activities for all MDA Flight Tests
• Plan test activities and provide recommendations for team assignments to support mission activities
• Contribute to development of Target Vehicle notional trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes
• Deploy for test missions and develop data analysis products such as Target Best Estimated Trajectory (BET), Target Quick-look Brief, and Target Launch Time within required 24-hour (quick-look) timeframe, ensuring accuracy of data products
• Participate in target development and test planning activities such as Target System Readiness Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Target and Test Readiness Reviews, providing analysis and recommendations
• Prepare technical reports and/or briefings on various technical aspects of Flight Test Targets

Skills

trajectory/kinematic simulation

EO/IR sensor exploitation

RF sensor exploitation

geodesy

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 20+ years experience

Master’s degree + 12+ years experience

Tools

Matlab

TAOS

STK

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Valkyrie Enterprises in Huntsville, AL seeks a SeniorSignature/Data Analyst to support MDA Flight Tests with debris model development, trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support. You will develop data products, plan test activities, and contribute to target trajectories and debris scenes.

The role requires deep experience in trajectory/kinematic simulation and sensor exploitation, excellent communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding defense