High Fidelity Radar Analyst
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises is looking for a High Fidelity Radar Analyst in Huntsville, AL. In this role you will utilize strong critical thinking and problem solving skills to interface verbally and in writing with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Prime Contractor.
Job Description:
- Support test analysis (ground and flight tests), threat analysis, high fidelity radar analysis including tracking and discrimination, radar siting, warfighter request, and other areas as needed.
- Perform analysis on recorded and model generated radar data.
- Define and develop solutions for complex problems such as Special Radar Studies, Threat Analysis and Flight / Ground Test Planning and Analysis; including Study Definition, Data Extraction, Data Analysis, Tool Development, and Briefing Preparation.
- Support technical reviews and information requests.
- Disseminate results and update progress in the form of written and oral presentations.
- Develop tools and perform analysis using MATLAB, C++, C#, Java, and other Scripting Languages (Bash, Python, Perl)
- Support the development and maintenance of medium and high fidelity computational tools to ensure accuracy and configuration control.
- Assess associated risks, coordinate needs requirements and potential solutions offered with advanced MDA technologies.
Qualifications:
- Must have a MS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math..
- Must have a minimum of 12 years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project.
- Must have Knowledge and application of phased array radar theory, function, and design.
- Must be highly skilled in execution and analyses using digital radar M&S, specifically high fidelity radar models such as Open System Architecture Sensor Model and Common X-Band Element Development Tool and medium fidelity radar models
Desired Qualifications:
- Develop MATLAB, Python or C++ scripts to support execution and post processing analysis activities for radar functions such as search, acquisition, track and discrimination and perform detailed root cause analysis as needed on unexpected performance
- Maintain software configuration for all SNEM-A developed and maintained tools, including documentation
- Develop and review technical memorandums, white papers, and briefings supporting findings and conclusions of analyses
- Develop and review technical memorandums, white papers, and briefings supporting findings and conclusions of analyses.
- Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with Program Management.
- Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes.
- Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure.
- Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements.
- Ability to work across organizational boundaries.
- Ability presenting complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures.
- Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure.
- Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts
Security Requirements:
- Must be able to maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional 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:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- The employee is frequently required to walk.
- Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl and talk/hear.
- Require moving objects up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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 reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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