System Engineer- Ballistic and Space Systems (Job ID:4252) at Valkyrie Enterprises Inc

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

System engineering, Missile defense, Requirements development, Flight test support, Engineering analysis, Project management, Solid rocket motors, Ordnance modules, Flight termination systems, Static fire testing, Technical interchange, Microsoft Office, Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Failure investigation

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

System Engineer- Ballistic and Space Systems Purpose:  * Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a System Engineer- Ballistic and Space Systems, White Sands Missile Range Area, NM.    * In this role you will support the Targets and Space Systems development . Your expertise will be applied across multiple products lines developing the next generation of reentry vehicles, rocket motors, and support equipment to create realistic test environments for the nation’s missile defense systems. Job Description:  * Support the DoD Engineering team in all aspects of Target System’s design, analysis, and test to include requirements development, production, qualification, integration, and flight test. * Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts across multiple technical areas to develop engineering analysis and recommendations to senior leadership * Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables are met on time * Providing expert advice to product and component failure investigations and review boards * Represent the interests of the customer in Working Groups and Technical Interchange Meetings  Qualifications:  * Must have at least 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project and a Bachelor’s degree in STEM field with strong preference for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. * Must have strong oral and written communication skills. * Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Desired Qualifications:  * Strong preference for experience working on large scale solid rocket motors, bulkhead initiators, ordnance modules, Flight Termination Systems, motor cases, aging & surveillance, muzzle design, and static fire testing, preferred. * Experience with transportation modes and impacts for rocket motors, preferred. * Familiarity with DoD programs and processes, preferred. * Experience supporting Flight Test, analysis, and review, preferred. * Experience with the development of rocket motors, ground support launch equipment, and reentry vehicles, 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 Secret Security clearance, and the ability to maintain 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 [https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dhs.gov%2Freal-id&data=05%7C02%7C%7C56fad1b20cfb4df5e7c308de9af4d333%7Cf8288ccaef0242bfaefd99eb215b9a43%7C0%7C0%7C639118573464013301%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KWK6CR%2FeLeLnj0dzKdhQfmCB6IYtrEWXM6rmfv0tTow%3D&reserved=0])  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. 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).

Responsibilities

Support the DoD engineering team in the design, analysis, and testing of target systems including requirements development and flight test integration. Collaborate with technical experts to provide engineering recommendations and manage multiple projects to ensure timely delivery.