Senior Analysis Engineer - Ground- Missile Defense Job Huntsville area,Alabama USA,IT/Tech

Position: Senior Performance Analysis Engineer - Ground-based Missile Defense

What you'll do

Perform performance analyses of Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) system capabilities using modeling and simulation tools
Develop and execute analytical methodologies to evaluate system effectiveness, interceptor performance, engagement outcomes, and mission success
Design, develop, and maintain analytical tools using MATLAB and Python
Conduct statistical analyses, sensitivity studies, Monte Carlo simulations, and trade-space assessments to support engineering and program decisions
Analyze large datasets generated from missile defense simulations to identify trends, assess system performance, and recommend improvements
Develop technical reports, presentations, and data visualizations that clearly communicate analytical results to government and contractor leadership
Collaborate with systems engineers, modeling and simulation teams, software developers, and subject matter experts to define analysis approaches and performance metrics
Support design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings
Maintain analytical documentation and ensure consistency of modeling assumptions and methodologies

Required qualifications

Master's degree in STEM with 12+ years relevant experience
Demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD programs
Advanced proficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization
Proficiency with Python, including scientific computing libraries such as Num Py, Sci Py, Pandas, and Matplotlib
Experience evaluating missile defense (MD) engagement performance, interceptor effectiveness, mission performance, or system operational capability
Strong understanding of statistical analysis, numerical methods, optimization techniques, and simulation-based performance assessment
Experience interpreting simulation outputs and translating analytical findings into actionable engineering recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical analyses to government customers and senior leadership
Active security clearance (Secret or above)

Preferred qualifications

Experience supporting MDA Element or System-level performance assessments
Knowledge of MD architectures, kill chain analysis, threat modeling, and engagement planning
Experience with Monte Carlo analysis and digital engineering environments
Experience integrating AI/ML into analytical processes