Senior Telemetry & Trajectory Engineer (Job ID:4184)

Senior Telemetry & Trajectory EngineerContingent upon prime contractor approvalPurpose:Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Senior Telemetry & Trajectory Engineer in Huntsville, ALIn this role you will provide technical and advisory assistance to Targets Program Office by aiding in the refinement and implementation of Target trajectories in support of the agencies flight test events to validate the weapon and system sensorsJob Description:Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Test (DT) Targets program office with development of missile defense target vehiclesSupport the Targets System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reportingTechnical focus areas include vehicle telemetry design and analysisUtilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product developmentConfigure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test eventsPerform vehicle telemetry data decommutation, reduction, conversions, etc.Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefingsCollaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering toolsQualifications:Must have a Bachelor's degree in STEM field (e.g., physics, engineering, math) and 7+ years of experience in missile defense related or other DoD programs/projects.Must be proficient with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages.Must have experience with telemetry systems, data acquisition, and analysis.Must have familiarity with version control tools (Git, SVN).Must have strong oral and written communication skills.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).Desired Qualifications:Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes,preferred.Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures, preferred.Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks, preferred.Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel, preferred.Security Requirements:Must have an Active DoD Secret Security clearance, and the ability to maintain clearance..Travel Requirements:Travel required; 10% or lessIf 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 periodsAble to sit and work on a computer for long periods of timeMoving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to anotherCommunicating with others to exchange informationLight work that includes moving objects up to 20 poundsValkyrie 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 characteristicsAdditionally, 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)