System Assessment Senior Systems Engineer (Job ID: 4665)

Valkyrie Enterprises; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a System Assessment Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency's System Assessment Directorate.

The role develops assessment requirements, coordinates ground tests with MDA partners, and ensures test readiness for complex defense programs. You will prepare executive briefings and technical papers, participate in milestones and reviews, and help translate threat data into modeling and simulation inputs while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Engineering, Math or Science) with 12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense programs.
• Understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures.
• Familiar with system architecture and HWIL framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate assessment requirements for Ground and HWIL Testing to evaluate MDS capabilities.
• Coordinate with MDA, non‑MDA partners, and COCOM stakeholders to plan strategic ground tests.
• Collaborate to define data needs and provide evidence for system fielding decisions.
• Lead or support technical interchanges and maintain issue tracking.
• Prepare executive briefings and technical papers for senior leaders.

Skills

Systems engineering

Independent communication

Technical briefing

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

MS Project

Job description

System Assessment Senior Systems Engineer

Contingent upon prime contractor approval

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a System Assessment Senior Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL working in the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) System Assessment Directorate. In this role your work crosses engineering, ground test, flight test, and Missile Defense System element programs (e.g. Weapons Systems, Sensors)

Job Description

• Develop and communicate assessment requirements for Ground and HWIL Testing to evaluate MDS capabilities and functional performance
• Coordinate with MDA, non‑MDA partners, and COCOM stakeholders to plan strategic ground tests and ensure operationally realistic scenarios
• Collaborate with Assessment and Analysis engineers to define technical data needs and provide evidence for system fielding decisions
• Work with the Threat Management Center to establish threat requirements that enable high‑fidelity modeling and simulation
• Track and integrate element software deliveries to support ground test readiness and event execution
• Plan, schedule, and synchronize element participation with the Test Group to ensure seamless test integration
• Participate in engineering milestones such as EIPRs, Warfighter Academics, and MDRs to validate technical accuracy and system readiness
• Identify system design considerations, assess risk areas, and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership
• Lead or support Technical Interchange Meetings, coordinate actions, and maintain issue and watch‑item tracking
• Prepare executive‑level briefings, technical papers, and formal correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag and SES personnel
• Participate in high‑level reviews and deliver reporting products that document assessment gaps, limitations, and technical progress
• Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and senior technical forums to ensure alignment with MDA objectives.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field (Engineering, Math or Science) at least12 years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense related programs.
• Must have understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures
• Must demonstrate understanding of system architecture and HWIL framework
• Must have experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC)
• Must have familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, etc.
• Must have the ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced / short-timeline environment
• Must have the proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
• Must be skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers

Desired Qualifications

• Preferred background that includes system engineering practices.
• Understanding of MDA engineering processes and procedurespreferred.
• Master's degree in STEM preferred.

Security Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen and possess an Active DoW Secret Clearance.
• Top Secret clearance and SCI eligible preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Travel, to include international locations, may be required. Occasional travel up to 10%.
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ).

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)