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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware/Software Assurance Engineer - **Company:** Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Code Review, Design of User Interfaces, Software Architecture, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, SC Clearance - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9112470/hardwaresoftware-assurance-engineer ## About the Role * 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. ## Description * 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. ## Related Videos - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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