Missile Systems Research Analyst — Flexible Work Environment

RPMGlobal; Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) seeks a Research Analyst in the Science, Systems, and Sustainment Division to model missiles and missile defense concepts. The candidate should understand ballistic and hypersonic missiles and have strong data-analysis skills.

Ideal applicants hold advanced degrees and have experience with Python, C++, and AFSIM, plus the ability to communicate technical results to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ experience working with missile systems.
• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Practical experience using Python, C++, and AFSIM for analysis.
• Familiarity with intelligence assessments in the topic area.
• Demonstrated research accomplishments in the field of study.
• Ability to develop analytic methodologies, collect and process data, and summarize insights.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an integrated team of analysts to understand and evaluate missile concepts.
• Serve as an expert on developmental missiles and the current state of technology.
• Work independently and with teams on analyses supporting modeling and simulation of missiles and missile defenses.
• Produce high-quality reports and presentations summarizing analytic results.

Skills

Missile systems

Data analysis

Python

C++

AFSIM

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Master’s degree in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering or Physics

Doctorate in a related field

Tools

Python

C++

AFSIM

Job description

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) seeks a Research Analyst in the Science, Systems, and Sustainment Division to model missiles and missile defense concepts. The candidate should understand ballistic and hypersonic missiles and have strong data-analysis skills.

Ideal applicants hold advanced degrees and have experience with Python, C++, and AFSIM, plus the ability to communicate technical results to diverse audiences.