Engineer (Multi-Discipline)
Purpose:
Hill Technical Solutions (HTS), a division of Valkyrie Enterprises, is looking for a Multi-Disciplined Engineer in Huntsville, AL.
Job Description:
Provide engineering development, integration, test, verify and analysis expertise to activities for all-digital models and simulation (MandS) and hardware-in the-loop (HWIL).
Develop integrate and execute aerodynamic models and simulations to characterize advanced missiles and threats.
Develop, integrate, and execute threat trajectories and signatures into system level models and simulations.
Develop, integrate, and execute new and/or modified models and tools used for system design trades and analysis.
Develop and integrate appropriate interfaces for simulation architectures.
Analyze the data from the trajectories and aerodynamic data to assess model and simulation accuracy.
Perform verification, validation, and anchoring on MandS and HWIL efforts.
Report results of analysis with recommendations for improving MandS and HWIL.
Perform integration and configuration control of models (developed in-house and customer provided) into system-level analysis architecture.
Translate systems/capabilities/algorithms into models to support integrated system performance analysis.
Derive equations for Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) and radar cross section signatures using fundamental theory.
Explore closed form solutions of EO/IR and Radar signatures for simplified geometries.
Develop and test coded implementation in software such as python, C+, C#, Java.
Develop and integrate Battle Manager/Fire Control MandS of varying fidelity levels with the framework or other elements of the missile defense system to perform system analysis.
Plan and conduct trade studies, analysis of alternatives, and capability analysis.
Develop and integrate engagement planning concepts for defense against advanced threats for assessment into system level simulations.
Learn and work to gain overall knowledge and proficiencies with engineering tasks and System Engineering processes.
Collaborate continuously and mentor team members and others.
Continually learn and improve based on focused feedback.
Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelors Degree in Science, Engineering, Technology or Math and at least 2 years experience with MandS and/or HWIL development for defense programs/technologies.
Must have the ability to implement threat, sensor, or weapon functionality/algorithms into MandS.
Must have the ability to conduct research and perform analysis on requirements, capability, and operational effects.
Must be proficient with Python, Matlab, C+, C#, Java, or similar programming languages.
Must have a passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions.
Must have strong analytical and reasoning skills and ability to visualize processes and outcomes.
Must have outstanding all-round communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Must have experience with elector-optics, infrared, radar frequency (RF), or relevant fields.
Must have experience in modeling and/or assessing EO/IR and RF targets and countermeasures.
Must have experience with EO/IR and RF modeling and analysis.
Must have experience with Optical Signatures Code/OPTISIG EO/IR codes is preferred.
Must have experience with XPATCH, Lucernhammer, or equivalent RF codes is preferred.
Must be highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
Must have proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
Must have strong customer service orientation.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Desired Qualifications:
Prefer experience with real-time MandS and HWIL testing.
Prefer experience developing applications for FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or other real-time O/S.
Prefer experience designing and implementing graphical user interfaces.
Prefer experience with electromagnetics, radar, or similar relevant field.
Prefer experience in modeling and/or assessing radar targets and countermeasures.
Prefer experience with radar cross section (RCS) modeling and analysis.
Prefer experience with Missile Defense Agency.
Prefer experience with Army programs (Aviation and Missile Center, Space and Missile Defense Command).
Prefer experience with following languages/technologies: Linux, Windows, Microservice Patterns, Docker, Kubernetes, Gitlab/Github/Git, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, Cloud Services, Automation, JIRA, Java/Scala/Python/Groovy/Gradle, Functional Programming.
Prefer proficiency with high-performance computing (HPC) resources.
Security Requirements:
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.
Prefer an Active DoD Secret clearance.
Travel Requirements:
Occasional Travel; 25% 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:).
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 Enterprises, and its family of companies, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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 reimburs
