Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer (Job ID:4626)

Valkyrie • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises is hiring a Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to work in the Targets and Countermeasures program office. The role is contingent upon prime contractor approval and supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Architecture Validation team as an Architecture Assessment Engineer within the Chief Architect's Office. The engineer will help develop and enhance the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT), including organizing and updating information about gaps and threats. The position also develops dashboards and visualizations for reporting, analysis, and architecture decision-making, and works with MDA organizations and CGT users to understand reporting needs and provide data-driven decision-support solutions. Travel is minimal, at 10% or less. The position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs or projects.
• Experience working with and analyzing large data sets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to maintain it.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Working knowledge of Missile Defense Systems components, architectures, concepts, and threats, demonstrated through analysis activities.
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools such as QlikSense, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of Systems Engineering processes, including Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering strategies.
• Experience with Digital Engineering tools and platforms such as Cameo, Palantir, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Architecture Validation Team within MDA's Chief Architect's Office.
• Assist in developing and managing the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker, including reviewing, updating, and organizing gaps and threat information.
• Develop dashboards and data visualizations in the CGT to support reporting, analysis, and architecture decision-making.
• Work with other MDA organizations to help them understand and use the CGT and gain insight into elements of the missile defense system.
• Engage with cross-functional teams and CGT users to identify reporting needs and deliver data-driven solutions that improve decision-support capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Education reimbursement.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time