C3BM Principal Systems Engineer – Advanced Technologies (Job ID:4647)

Valkyrie Enterprises•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises seeks a C3BM Principal Systems Engineer – Advanced Technologies in Huntsville, Alabama, contingent upon prime contractor approval. The position supports Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) systems engineering, including Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) technical engineering and integration, future concepts, new functionality, and multinational exchange designs. The engineer provides systems engineering support for planning and executing space-system data exploitation capabilities for missile tracking, discrimination, and cueing. Work includes Cruise Missile Indications and Warning development; Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) integration; Enterprise Sensors Lab (ESL) prototype evaluation; and fielding Enterprise Sensors Processing Node (ESPN) operational capabilities. The role evaluates infrared data exploitation capabilities during real-world events and supports assessment and integration of new infrared sensors into the MDA/DCC portfolio. The engineer also prepares and presents briefings and assists the program manager with acquisition actions, Government Furnished Equipment and Information, and contractor performance assessment. The position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.

Requirements

A STEM master’s degree.
At least 12 years of experience in missile defense-related work or other complex work.
Proficiency in systems engineering and execution processes.
Some experience with or knowledge of missile defense weapon systems, radars, C2BMC, or BMDS OPIR Architecture (BOA).
Solid understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts.
Experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures.
Strong ability to interpret results and present findings clearly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with others to achieve objectives.
Strong time-management skills and ability to assess tasks according to importance and urgency.
Active Secret clearance and ability to maintain it.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials by the start of the position if domestic air travel or access to secure federal facilities or military bases is required.
Ability to meet applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include background investigation, employment and education verification, drug screening, driving-record review, clearance eligibility, and installation access.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Ability to assess software-code maturity and overall Technology Readiness Levels.

Responsibilities

Conduct systems engineering support for planning and executing space-system data exploitation capabilities for missile tracking, discrimination, and cueing.
Develop Cruise Missile Indications and Warning capabilities.
Support Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) integration, Enterprise Sensors Lab (ESL) prototype evaluation, and fielding Enterprise Sensors Processing Node (ESPN) operational capabilities.
Coordinate and actively participate in technical reviews at SECRET and TS levels.
Evaluate infrared data exploitation capabilities during real-world events.
Assist with assessing and integrating new infrared sensors into the MDA/DCC portfolio of capabilities.
Prepare and present explanatory briefings for operators, developers, and executive leaders.
Assist the program manager with acquisition actions to get contractors on contract, obtaining required Government Furnished Equipment and Information, and assessing contractor performance.
Lead implementation of systems engineering processes to facilitate integration and transition of emerging capabilities into operations.