Senior Target Data Analyst – Trajectory & Flight Test

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

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Signature/Data Analyst to support MDA Targets and Countermeasures program, including debris model development, trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support.

You will develop data products such as Target BETs and quick-look briefs within 24-hour timelines, participate in design reviews, and prepare technical reports to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience (20+ yrs) or Master’s with 12+ yrs is required.
• Demonstrated experience in two or more areas: trajectory/kinematic simulation; EO/IR sensor exploitation; RF sensor exploitation; geodesy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre- 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 (e.g., Target BET, Target Quick-look Brief, Target Launch Time) within a 24-hour time frame.
• Participate in design reviews (Target System Readiness Reviews, PDR/CDR, Target and Test Readiness Reviews) with analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings on various technical aspects of Flight Test Targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MATLAB

TAOS software

STK software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Signature/Data Analyst to support MDA Targets and Countermeasures program, including debris model development, trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support.

You will develop data products such as Target BETs and quick-look briefs within 24-hour timelines, participate in design reviews, and prepare technical reports to ensure mission success.