Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer (

Job ID:

4465) Valkyrie Enterprises Inc. paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Alabama, Huntsville 700 Boulevard South Southwest (Show on map) Aug 05, 2026

Position:

Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer (

Job ID:

4465)

Location:

Huntsville, AL Remote Status:

On-Site Job Id:

4465 # of

Openings:

1 Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer Contingent upon prime contractor approval

Purpose:

Valkyrie Enterprises has a need for a Range Safety & Flight Termination Engineer in Huntsville, AL In this role you will get to support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate providing assistance across the targets portfolio with flight termination system and range safety requirements development and verification, GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout

Job Description:

Serve as Range Safety expert on behalf of the Targets Program office during Flight tests, Range Safety Working Groups, and functionality testing Conduct oversight of requirements development and allocation and verification for targets flight termination system products, including autonomous flight termination systems, and associated range safety Performance and/or oversight of GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout Deliver summary and detailed level reports as necessary to document status, findings, and recommendations Represent the interests of the customer in Working Groups, forums, and

Technical Interchange Meetings Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelor's in STEM field with 20+ years or a Masters in STEM field with 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoW program / project Must be able to work independently and/or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems. Must have working knowledge of Range Safety Requirements. Must have familiarity with flight safety analysis and analysis products. Must be proficient in Range Tracking Systems (inertial measurement, GPS, C-band tracking). Must have proficiency with RCC-319 Flight Termination Commonality Standard and RCC-324 Global Positioning and Inertial Measurements Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard. Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and have the individual flexibility to work multiple actions simultaneously and resolve time sensitive issues Must have strong communication skills to include oral, written and briefing.

Desired Qualifications:

Highly Desired - Familiarity with autonomous flight termination systems, preferred. Flight Test Range Safety experience, preferred. Background in batteries, RF systems, ordnance and ordnance devices, antennas, preferred. 10 + years of experience in defense and aerospace, 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)

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. 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) Apply for this Position