Trajectory Engineer (Job ID: 4513)

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises in Huntsville, AL seeks a Trajectory Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures engineering directorate. You will validate flight-test trajectories and provide onsite expertise during events.

The role emphasizes modeling and simulation, trajectory development, and vehicle performance assessments, with collaboration across engineering disciplines. A STEM degree and coding experience are required, with security clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support MDA Targets and Countermeasures program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles.
• Assist TC System Engineering in target design, analysis, and test including requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting.
• Work on trajectory development, coordinate system transformations, and vehicle performance assessments.
• Generate and analyze 6DOF trajectory data for target vehicles.
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to develop analysis and engineering tools.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Position

Trajectory Engineer (Job ID: 4513)

Location

Huntsville, AL

Remote Status

On-Site

Job ID

4513

# of Openings

1

Contingent upon prime contractor approval

Purpose

• Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Trajectory Engineer in 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
• Support the 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
• Technical focus areas include modeling and simulation, trajectory development and analysis, coordinate system transformations, and vehicle performance assessments
• Generate and analyze target vehicle 6DOF trajectory data
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools
• Engage in database requirements definition, schema development, interface development, testing, data management, and documentation
• Utilize 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 proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Experience with trajectory development tools (e.g., TAOS, POST)
• Experience in any or all 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 n

Security Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship

Travel Requirements

• Minimal Travel; 15% or less
• 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

• medical/dental/vision options
• company paid life and disability insurances
• 401k with match
• education reimbursement
• company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)