Life Cycle Engineer (GMX) (Job ID: 3781)

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.

paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Alabama, Huntsville

700 Boulevard South Southwest (Show on map)

Mar 14, 2025

Position:
Life Cycle Engineer (GMX) (Job ID: 3781)

Location:

Huntsville, AL

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:
3781

# of Openings:
1

Life Cycle Engineer (GMX)

Contingent upon prime contractor approval

Purpose:

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Life Cycle Engineer in Huntsville, AL. In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Project Office (GMX). Candidate is required to have a wide range of skills including, but not limited to, the ability to work independently, work on a team, manage outside customers relationships with a high level of attention to detail.

Job Description:

Plan and manage multiple complex projects
Actively participate in Systems Engineering and Integration Team (SEIT) Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities and working groups focused on NGI Production and Lifecycle activities
Foster coordination and collaboration of Quality, Safety, Mission Assurance (QSMA) and Logistics and other outside agencies such as Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) with Production of NGI.
Establish and gain knowledge of specific contractor development activities and assist to maximize Government IPT team participation in key areas to include prototype testing, design reviews, risk reviews, contractor trade studies, and other contractor design and development efforts. Participate in engineering oversight and management of NGI contractor
Provide direct review of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Objective Evidence (OE) deliverables and/or coordinate reviews of such items with agency Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Track & Report NGI technical, schedule and cost activities in support of All Up Round (AUR) hardware and Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) production and deployment
Provide staff utilization and planning inputs to take full advantage of ability to provide contractor oversight and independent assessments

. Qualifications

Must have a Masters degree in STEM field with at least 12 years' of related experience in Production and Lifecycle Engineering.
Must have experience in the Production of Large Aircraft or Rockets/Missiles.
Must have good oral and written communication skills.
Must have experience leading a collaborative team to deliver rigorously planned, coordinated, and synchronized results.
Must have familiarity with Failure Review Boards (FRB).
Must have the ability to work independently.

Desired Qualifications

MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with Manufacturing Emphasis desired.
MDA Experience desired.
Ability to develop documents for Program Reviews and Engineering Review Boards (ERB) desired.
Strong research skills desired.

Security Requirements:

Active DoD Secret clearance required

Travel Requirements:

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 )

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 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).

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