Hardware/Software Assurance Engineer

• Valkyrie Enterprises has need for an Hardware/Software Assurance Engineer in Huntsville, AL
• In this role you will get to use your expertise in mission/software assurance, system architecture, and interface design. The selected candidate will ensure the reliability, security, and quality of hardware/software systems, contribute to architectural decisions, and design robust interfaces for seamless integration across the Missile Defense System (MDS) Elements, * Participate in hardware/software engineering activities to include mission/software assurance, code reviews, static analysis, testing, and engineering reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Advise MDS Element programs on software architectures that are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to software quality, security, and performance.
• Ensure hardware/software engineering/assurance processes are acceptable and reports are assessed.
• Deliver technical guidance for evaluating objective evidence during hardware/software engineering reviews.

• Must have a Master’s degree in relevant STEM field and at least 12 years of related professional experience.
• Must have extensive experience in hardware/software engineering processes.
• Must have extensive experience in hardware/software assurance processes.
• Must have experience evaluating objective evidence for hardware/software engineering design reviews.
• Must have professional communications and organization skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• MDA experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Agile Engineering Design preferred.
• Knowledge of Digital Engineering Principals preferred.
• Knowledge of the Missile Defense System elements, products, and capabilities preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal Travel; 10% or less
• 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)

Physical Requirements:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
• 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

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

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)