Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer

 

Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer (Job ID:4438)
 
Huntsville, AL

 

4438
 

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• Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a  in  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

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)

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