Senior Target & Flight-Test Data Analyst (On‑Site)

Valkyrie Enterprises; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises in Huntsville, AL seeks a SeniorSignature/Data Analyst to support MDA Targets and Countermeasures initiatives. You will work on debris model development, trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support for flight tests, delivering timely data products and analyses.

The role emphasizes collaboration, plan-driven test activities, and preparation of technical reports while leveraging MATLAB, TAOS, and STK software in a security-conscious defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with ≥20 years of experience or Master's with ≥12 years of experience.
• Experience in two of: trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensor exploitation, RF sensor exploitation, geodesy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well alone and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Support target analysis products for pre- and post-mission activities for MDA Flight Tests.
• Plan test activities and recommend team assignments for missions.
• Contribute to development of target trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes.
• Develop data products such as BET, quick-look brief, and launch time within 24 hours.
• Participate in design reviews and readiness reviews with analysis recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings on Flight Test Targets.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Master's degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

MATLAB

TAOS software

STK software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Valkyrie Enterprises in Huntsville, AL seeks a SeniorSignature/Data Analyst to support MDA Targets and Countermeasures initiatives. You will work on debris model development, trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support for flight tests, delivering timely data products and analyses.

The role emphasizes collaboration, plan-driven test activities, and preparation of technical reports while leveraging MATLAB, TAOS, and STK software in a security-conscious defense environment.