Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer (Job ID:4142)
About The Position
Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL. In this role you will deliver Subject Matter Expertise to the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Program Office delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG). This role is on a team working a priority national defense effort in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a key strategic location. The selected candidate will provide senior-level systems engineering support, 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 support engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and supporting organizations to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy Provide 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 Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes
Requirements
- 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 strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures.
- Must be able to 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.
- Must have an Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it.
- 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.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Preferred background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices
- Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree in STEM, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check Out (SICO) activities
- Participate in and support engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments
- Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and supporting organizations to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy
- Provide 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
- Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
