System Assessment Senior Systems Engineer (Job ID: 4665)

Valkyrie Enterprises•Huntsville, AL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a System Assessment Senior Systems Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to work in the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) System Assessment Directorate. The role spans engineering, ground and flight testing, and Missile Defense System element programs, including weapons systems and sensors. Employment is contingent upon prime contractor approval. The engineer develops and communicates requirements for ground and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, coordinates strategic test planning with MDA and other stakeholders, and works with assessment and analysis engineers to define technical data needs. The position also supports threat requirements, element software delivery integration, test readiness and execution, engineering milestones, system risk assessment, technical issue tracking, and senior-level reporting. The engineer represents the Government customer in integrated product teams, working groups, and technical forums. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 12 years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience on missile defense-related programs. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active DoW Secret clearance. Occasional travel of up to 10% may be required, including international travel. The position has physical requirements that include prolonged sitting or standing, computer work, moving between worksites, communicating with others, and moving objects up to 20 pounds. Offers are contingent on successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, such as engineering, math, or science.
At least 12 years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense-related programs.
Understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures.
Understanding of system architecture and the HWIL framework.
Experience with MDA system elements, such as Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, or C2BMC.
Familiarity with secure development practices and configuration management.
Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, short-timeline environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project.
Skill in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers.
U.S. citizenship and an active DoW Secret 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a STEM field.
Preferred background that includes systems engineering practices.
Understanding of MDA engineering processes and procedures.
Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate assessment requirements for ground and HWIL testing to evaluate Missile Defense System capabilities and functional performance.
Coordinate with MDA, non-MDA partners, and COCOM stakeholders to plan strategic ground tests and ensure operationally realistic scenarios.
Collaborate with Assessment and Analysis engineers to define technical data needs and provide evidence for system fielding decisions.
Work with the Threat Management Center to establish threat requirements that support high-fidelity modeling and simulation.
Track and integrate element software deliveries to support ground test readiness and event execution.
Plan, schedule, and synchronize element participation with the Test Group to ensure seamless test integration.
Participate in engineering milestones, including EIPRs, Warfighter Academics, and MDRs, to validate technical accuracy and system readiness.
Identify system design considerations, assess risk areas, and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership.
Lead or support Technical Interchange Meetings, coordinate actions, and maintain issue and watch-item tracking.
Prepare executive-level briefings, technical papers, and formal correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag and SES personnel.
Participate in high-level reviews and deliver reporting products documenting assessment gaps, limitations, and technical progress.
Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and senior technical forums to ensure alignment with MDA objectives.