Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer (Job ID:4438)
About this role
- Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL working in the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Program Office delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG).
- In this role you will be a part of the priority national defense effort in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a strategic location. The selected candidate delivers senior-level systems engineering knowledge and work, guiding technical efforts across multiple domains and ensuring alignment with MDA objectives
- Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check Out (SICO) activities
- Participate in and drive to engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments
- Collaborate with stakeholders and organizations across MDA to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy
- Supply input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies
- Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination
- Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel
- Coordinate GENser and SAP-level meetings and VTCs as needed
- Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums
- Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis and coordination
- Participate in efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes
- Must have a Master's Degree in STEM field and 12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense related programs.
- Must have a strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures.
- Must demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system.
- Must have experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC).
- Must have familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, and cybersecurity-informed engineering.
- Must have knowledge of the ETM-2 system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers.
- Must have the ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project).
- Must be skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers.
- Preferred background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices
- Top Secret clearance and SCI eligible, preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree in STEM, preferred.
- Must be a US Citizen and possess an Active Secret Clearance.
- Travel, to include international locations, may be required.
- 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)
- 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.
Company at a glance
Valkyrie, an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, enhances our customers' operations by providing engineering and technological expertise in digital engineering, logistics, program management, training & human performance, installation & infrastructure, and technology integration.
Our expertise encompasses real-world and simulated training programs, critical security components and products, data analysis in virtual environments, systems engineering and training review, and hands-on maintenance, as well as technical and engineering services, including weapon systems, fabrication, and engineering.
We hire the best to be the best. View our open opportunities on our Careers page.
Top Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401k With Match
- Education Reimbursement
- Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
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