MDA Principal Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination

Gov Solutions Group; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & 401k

Training program

Impact on warfighter

Community volunteering

Job summary

Gov Solutions Group in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced MDA Principal Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination to perform performance analyses of GMD systems. You will develop analytical tools in MATLAB and Python, evaluate engagement outcomes, and communicate findings to government leadership.

The role requires an active SECRET (or higher) clearance and a strong background in statistics, Monte Carlo methods, and data visualization.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in STEM with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience supporting MDA GMD programs.
• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB for model development, data analysis, and visualization.
• Proficiency with Python and libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).
• Experience evaluating MD engagement performance, interceptor effectiveness, or mission performance.
• Strong statistical, numerical methods, optimization, and simulation-based assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with government briefs.
• Active security clearance (SECRET or above) required.
• Experience with Monte Carlo analysis and digital engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance analyses of GMD system capabilities using modeling and simulation.
• Develop methodologies to evaluate engagement outcomes and mission success.
• Design and maintain analytical tools using MATLAB and Python.
• Conduct Monte Carlo simulations and trade-space assessments.
• Analyze large simulation datasets to identify trends and improvements.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and data visualizations for leadership.
• Collaborate with engineers, software teams, and government stakeholders.
• Support design reviews and customer briefings.
• Maintain documentation of modeling assumptions.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Statistical analysis

Monte Carlo simulations

Data visualization

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

Matplotlib

Job description

Position:MDA Principal Systems Engineer for Threat Discrimination

Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Id:1714-861

# of Openings:1

LCAT: ENG IV
GovSG is ooking for an experienced, team-oriented Principal Performance Engineer to join our Huntsville, AL team. In this role you will support the analysis and assessment of Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) systems in support of Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The successful candidate will perform mission and system performance analyses to evaluate weapon system effectiveness, engagement performance, and operational capability across a range of threat scenarios. This role requires expertise in MATLAB and Python and the ability to develop analytical tools, interpret complex simulation results, and communicate technical findings to engineering team, program leadership, and government stakeholders.

This is an on-site position in Huntsville, AL.

Position Duties:

• 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.

• Other duties as assigned

Position Required:

• 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 NumPy, SciPy, 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) is required.

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/MIL into analytical processes.

Salary: $145,000-$165,000. Actual compensation offered to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Why You’ll Want to Work at GovSG:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO and company matched 401k
• Development opportunities through comprehensive training suite
• Ability to make an impact supporting the warfighter
• Opportunities to engage with the community through volunteering

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

GovSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know your Rights: If you would like more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov/poster.

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