System Assessment Senior Systems Engineer

• Develop and communicate assessment requirements for Ground and HWIL Testing to evaluate MDS 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 enable 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 such as 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 that document assessment gaps, limitations, and technical progress
• Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and senior technical forums to ensure alignment with MDA objectives.

• Must have Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (Engineering, Math or Science) at least12 years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense related programs.

• Must have understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures

• Must demonstrate understanding of system architecture and HWIL framework

• Must have experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC)

• Must have familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, etc.

• Must have the ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams

• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced / short-timeline environment

• Must have the proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)

• Must be skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers

• Preferred background that includes system engineering practices.

• Understanding of MDA engineering processes and procedures preferred.

• Master's degree in STEM preferred.

• Must be a US Citizen and possess an Active DoW Secret Clearance.

• Top Secret clearance and SCI eligible preferred.

• Travel, to include international locations, may be required. Occasional travel up to 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: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ).

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Additionally, 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)