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Position: FTS/Range Safety Lead (Job ID:3586) Location: Huntsville, AL
Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 3586 # of Openings: 1
FTS/Range Safety Lead
Contingent upon prime contractor approval.
Purpose:
* Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for an FTS/Range SafetyLead in Huntsville, AL.
* In this role the candidate will support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate providing assistance across the targets portfolio with flight termination system and range safety requirements development and verification, GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout. Candidate may also be called upon to support component failure investigations and review boards.
Job Description:
* Performance and/or oversight of requirements development and allocation and verification for targets flight termination system products, including autonomous flight termination systems, and associated range safety requirements
* Performance and/or oversight of GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout.
* Providing expert advice to product and component failure investigations and review boards.
* Providing summary level and detailed level reports as necessary to document status, findings, and recommendations.
* Represent the interests of the customer in Working Groups, for a, and Technical Interchange Meetings
* Additional duties as assigned
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Qualifications
* Must have a Master of Science or Master of Arts degree and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project OR a BA/BS from an accredited institution of higher learning in a related field with 20+ years of experience in lieu of the MA/MS degree requirement.
* Must be able to work independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems.
* Must have the capability to develop and clearly present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft tools , e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word.
* Must be able to provide daily supervision and direction to support teams
* Must have working knowledge of Missile Range Safety Requirements
* Must have familiarity with flight safety analysis and analysis products
* Must be proficient in Range Tracking Systems (inertial measurement, GPS, C-band tracking)
* Must be proficient with RCC-319 Flight Termination Commonality Standard and RCC-324 Global Positioning and Inertial Measurements Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard
* Must be a pro-active, self-starter.
Desired Qualifications
* Highly Desired - Familiarity with autonomous flight termination systems
* Flight Test Range Safety experience, preferred.
* 5 + years of experience in defense and aerospace, preferred.
* Knowledge of the Missile Defense System and the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Program, preferred.
* Background in batteries, RF systems, ordnance and ordnance devices, antennas, preferred.
* Strong communication skills to include oral, written and briefing, preferred.
* Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, preferred.
* Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure, preferred.
* Ability to work across organizational boundaries, preferred.
* Ability to present complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels, preferred.
* Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures, preferred.
* Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts, preferred.
Security Requirements:
* Must have an Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to maintain a clearance.
Travel Requirements:
* Less than 10%
* If 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: )
Physical Requirements:
* Must be able to work in an office environment
* Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods, moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another, communicating with others to exchange information, repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
Valkyrie 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 characteristics.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits 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).