Performance Analysis Engineer (Job ID:4531)

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc. seeks a Performance Analysis Engineer in Huntsville, AL for the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense program.

You will perform mission and system performance analyses using modeling and simulation to evaluate effectiveness and engagement outcomes with MATLAB and Python. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in STEM with 12+ years of relevant experience, excels in data visualization, and can present findings to government and contractor leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB, including model development and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Python and libraries like NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
• Experience evaluating missile defense engagement performance and system capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication for presenting to government customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance analyses of GMD system capabilities using modeling and simulation tools.
• Develop analytical methodologies to evaluate system effectiveness and engagement outcomes.
• Design, develop, and maintain analytical tools using MATLAB and Python.
• Conduct statistical analyses, Monte Carlo simulations, and trade-space assessments.
• Analyze large datasets from simulations to identify trends and improvements.
• Develop reports, presentations, and data visualizations for leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

NumPy/SciPy

Job description

• Position: Performance Analysis Engineer (Job ID:4531)
• Location: Huntsville, AL
• Job Id: 4531
• # of Openings: 1

Performance Analysis Engineer

Contingent upon prime contractor approval

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Performance Analysis Engineer in Huntsville, AL working in the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense program office.
• In this role you will support the analysis and assessment of Ground-based Midcourse 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.

Job Description:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Master's Degree in STEM with at least +12 years relevant experience.
• Must have demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD Programs.
• Must have advanced proficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization.
• Must be proficient with Python, including scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
• Must have experience evaluating missile defense (MD) engagement performance, interceptor effectiveness, mission performance, or system operational capability.
• Must have strong understanding of statistical analysis, numerical methods, optimization techniques, and simulation-based performance assessment.
• Must have experience interpreting simulation outputs and translating analytical findings into actionable engineering recommendations.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical analyses to government customers and senior leadership.

Desired Qualifications:

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

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it.

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).