Production Engineer (Job ID:4627)

Valkyrie•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises seeks a Production Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Targets and Countermeasures team. Contingent upon prime contractor approval, the role is responsible for verifying that critical missile flight hardware and propulsion systems are designed, fabricated, integrated, and tested in accordance with approved baseline standards and flight-worthiness requirements. The engineer evaluates prime contractor design and manufacturing processes, conducts technical reviews, and ensures compliance with mission assurance frameworks, including AIAA S-113 and related aerospace standards. The Production Engineer audits designs, drawing packages, manufacturing processes, and assembly records; assesses ordnance, explosive devices, pyrotechnic separation mechanisms, pressure vessels, and mechanical and propulsion subsystems; and participates in technical baseline reviews and milestone gates. The role also evaluates nonconformances and corrective actions, reviews qualification and acceptance test procedures and results, may witness critical tests onsite, and leads supplier-facing Integrated Product Team meetings to manage schedules, deliverables, and technical issues. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least seven years of experience supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex Department of Defense programs. An active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it are required. Travel is minimal, at 10% or less. Physical requirements include prolonged sitting or standing, computer work, movement between worksites, communication with others, and moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Employment offers are contingent on applicable pre-employment requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in a STEM field.
At least 7 years supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex DoD programs.
Working knowledge and practical application of AIAA S-113 or closely related launch/flight vehicle criteria, such as AIAA S-114, SMC-S-016, TOR standards, or NASA-STD-8739/AFSPCMAN equivalents.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, engineering change orders and proposals (ECOs/ECPs), and manufacturing work instructions to verify build integrity.
Strong technical writing and presentation skills, including the ability to defend engineering assessments to government program leadership and contractor teams.
Active Secret clearance and ability to maintain it.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting MDA programs, such as Targets and Countermeasures, GMD, THAAD, or Aegis BMD.
Hands-on experience evaluating pyrotechnic devices, initiation systems, electro-explosive devices, solid rocket motors, or high-reliability electromechanical assemblies.
Strong preference for an Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering background.

Responsibilities

Audit prime contractor engineering designs, drawing packages, manufacturing processes, and assembly records to verify compliance with approved baseline specifications and flight-worthiness requirements.
Apply AIAA S-113 and related standards to assess ordnance, explosive devices, pyrotechnic separation mechanisms, pressure vessels, and mechanical and propulsion subsystems throughout design and production.
Participate in technical baseline reviews and milestone gates, including SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, and FRR, and ensure objective evidence supports mission assurance criteria.
Evaluate Material Review Board dispositions, deviations, and waivers.
Oversee Failure Review Boards to determine root causes and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
Review and approve Qualification and Acceptance Test Procedures and related test results.
Serve as an onsite engineering witness during critical testing events as required.
Lead Integrated Product Team meetings with supplier partners to align schedules, track deliverables, and resolve technical problems.