Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer (Job ID:4465)
About this role
- Valkyrie Enterprises has a need for a Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer in Huntsville, AL
- In this role you will get to support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate providing assistance across the targets portfolio with flight termination system and range safety requirements development and verification, GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout
- Serve as Range Safety expert on behalf of the Targets Program office during Flight tests, Range Safety Working Groups, and functionality testing
- Conduct oversight of requirements development and allocation and verification for targets flight termination system products, including autonomous flight termination systems, and associated range safety Performance and/or oversight of GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout
- Deliver summary and detailed level reports as necessary to document status, findings, and recommendations
- Represent the interests of the customer in Working Groups, forums, and Technical Interchange Meetings
- Must have a Bachelor’s in STEM field with 20+ years or a Masters in STEM field with 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoW program / project
- Must be able to work independently and/or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems.
- Must have working knowledge of Range Safety Requirements.
- Must have familiarity with flight safety analysis and analysis products.
- Must be proficient in Range Tracking Systems (inertial measurement, GPS, C-band tracking).
- Must have proficiency with RCC-319 Flight Termination Commonality Standard and RCC-324 Global Positioning and Inertial Measurements Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard.
- Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and have the individual flexibility to work multiple actions simultaneously and resolve time sensitive issues
- Must have strong communication skills to include oral, written and briefing.
- Highly Desired - Familiarity with autonomous flight termination systems, preferred.
- Flight Test Range Safety experience, preferred.
- Background in batteries, RF systems, ordnance and ordnance devices, antennas, preferred.
- 10 + years of experience in defense and aerospace, preferred.
- Must have an Active Secret Security clearance, and the ability to maintain clearance.
- Minimal Travel; 10% 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)
- 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
- Company paid disability insurance
- 401k with match
- Education reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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