Senior Systems Engineer - THAAD & DoD Programs Lead

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical/dental/vision options

401k with match

paid time off (PTO)

education reimbursement

company paid holidays

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support THAAD program and international partners. The role focuses on delivering systems engineering, interoperability analysis, and technical guidance to senior stakeholders.

You will collaborate with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia THAAD Chief Engineer and UAE THAAD Engineering Lead, coordinating force design activities and ensuring robust technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM and at least 12 years on missile defense or similar large DoD program.
• 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.
• Familiarity with MDA, BMD, and THAAD program office work.
• Proficiency 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; attend data link conferences.
• Collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders on force design efforts.
• Identify deficiencies in planned or ongoing design reviews and provide options for fixes.
• Document and communicate interim and final technical findings to senior decision makers.
• Actively participate in regular and ad hoc force design meetings and technical exchanges.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

THAAD familiarity

MILSATCOM knowledge

Technical report writing

Independent work / team leadership

Education

Master's degree in STEM

12+ years missile defense / DoD program

Tools

MILSATCOM tools

Force design coordination

Job description

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support THAAD program and international partners. The role focuses on delivering systems engineering, interoperability analysis, and technical guidance to senior stakeholders.

You will collaborate with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia THAAD Chief Engineer and UAE THAAD Engineering Lead, coordinating force design activities and ensuring robust technical solutions.