Telemetry Engineer (Job ID: 4512)

Valkyrie Enterprises; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises in Huntsville, AL seeks a Telemetry Engineer to support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures program. The role focuses on telemetry, mission analysis, data acquisition during test events, and producing analyses and reports on target vehicles.

Required are a STEM bachelor's with 3+ years, proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and strong communication. The position is on-site with security clearance eligibility for a US citizen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures (TC) program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles.
• Aid TC System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test including requirements development, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting.
• Use knowledge of missile characteristics and engineering to support activities and data product development; focus areas include vehicle telemetry and mission analysis.
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events and generate visuals, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings.
• Be part of mission planning, analysis, and reporting; collaborate with a team to develop analysis and engineering tools.

Skills

Programming languages

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

Job description

Position:Telemetry Engineer (Job ID: 4512)

Location: Huntsville, AL

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:4512

# of Openings:1

Telemetry Engineer

Contingent upon prime contractor approval

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Telemetry Engineerin Huntsville, AL to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate
• In this role, you will provide critical engineering expertise to the team responsible for performing pre-mission trajectory validation and performance analysis for the for the flight test events along with onsite expertise during flight events

Job Description:

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures (TC) program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles
• Aid TC System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting
• Use knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
• Technical focus areas include vehicle telemetry and mission analysis
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events
• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings
• Be a part of mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools
• Use knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in STEM with at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Must be proficient with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be proficientin Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Experience supporting MDA and/or DoD test events
• Experience with telemetry systems and data processing
• Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel

Security Requirements:

• Active Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship

Travel Requirements:

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Benefits:

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)