Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer Jobs

Senior Missile Defense System Architecture EngineerHuntsville, AL Fort Belvoir, VA Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience) $150,000 - $166,000Job DescriptionPosition: Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer (Job ID:4645) Location: Huntsville, AL Job Id: 4645 # of Openings: 1 Contingent upon prime contractor approval Purpose: Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer in Fort Belvoir, VA. In this role you will get to lead or participate in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, and modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support architecture assessment.Job Description:Assess missile defense system capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop potential architecture solutions that mitigate gaps and/or improve performance.Assist in developing analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools, post-process and assess analysis results, and prepare architecture analysis briefs/reports.Support modeling & simulation (M&S) efforts related to the above to tailor tools to specific analysis plans.Qualifications:Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Field with at least 7+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.Must have a solid understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts.Must have experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures.Must have strong skill in interpreting results and presenting findings clearly.Must have excellent ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as collaboration with others to achieve objectives.Must have strong time management skills and the ability to assess tasks based on their importance and urgency.Desired Qualifications:Active TS/SCI Clearance, preferred.Experience with AFSIM or similar MDS simulation tools/frameworks, preferred.Background in IAMD/Cruise Missile Defense systems, preferred.Background or experience with space systems, preferred.Experience with the definition and use of advanced concepts and algorithms for the M&S of MDS architectures, preferred.Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities, preferred.Security Requirements:Must have an Active Secret clearance and the ability maintain it and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.Travel Requirements:Minimal Travel; 10% or lessIf 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.Physical Requirements:Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periodsAble to sit and work on a computer for long periods of timeMoving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to anotherCommunicating with others to exchange informationLight work that includes moving objects up to 20 poundsPre-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. 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. 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). Pay Range: $150,000 - $166,000 per year group id: 10300577