Junior Missile Defense System Assessment Engineer
Contingent upon prime contractor approval
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Junior Missile Defense System Assessment Engineer in Huntsville, AL
- In this role you will get to support verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) activities associated with Missile Defense System (MDS) modeling and simulation (M&S) of threats, cruise missiles, radars, IR sensors, interceptors, communications using data analysis tools and/or code.
Job Description:
- Perform VV&A analysis on physics-based Core Truth Models representing signatures, environment states and effects, and lethality; and generate reports on findings.
- Develop data analysis code to assess hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and/or digital models against their requirements and determine suitability for intended uses in MDS simulations.
- Research technical papers and identify data pertinent to model VV&A to develop expertise on physical theory and mathematical equations that constitute the models.
- Establish VV&A evidence by comparing modeled data to referent data for various MDS sensors, threats, or interceptors.
- Serve as primary point of contact and product integrator for a team effort to include preparation and presenting of evidence plans, products, and reports.
Qualifications:
- Must have a BS in a STEM field such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science discipline and 3+ years of experience
- Must have experience coding in at least one programming language (Python preferred) and ability to analyze existing code
- Must have basic knowledge of verification and validation (V&V) processes
- Must have the ability to collaborate with counterparts from other stakeholder agencies, such as software developers and accreditation agents, to establish adequate V&V evidence and correct modeling issues.
- Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while reporting results as part of a team. The candidate should be able to work in an open, collaborative environment and have good written / spoken communication skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Understanding of radar principles/models preferred.
- Knowledge of hypersonic and/or cruise missile behavior/performance preferred.
- Working knowledge of Linux operating systems preferred.
Security Requirements:
- Must have an Active DoW Secret level security clearance (or higher)
Travel Requirements:
- 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)
Physical Requirements:
- 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
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)
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Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Oct 08, 2025