Senior Performance Analysis Engineer

KODA Technologies Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KODA Technologies Inc. in Huntsville, AL, is seeking an experienced Senior Performance Analysis Engineer to support missile defense programs.

You will conduct mission- and system-level analyses, evaluate engagement performance, and develop analytical tools using MATLAB and Python. You will translate complex simulation results into actionable recommendations for government stakeholders, collaborate with systems engineers and software teams, and deliver clear technical reports and data

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a STEM discipline required.
• 12+ years of professional experience in performance analysis, modeling, or mission analysis for complex defense systems.
• Experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with MATLAB for model development and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Python and libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).
• Strong communication and ability to present analyses to government customers and leadership.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance analyses of missile defense capabilities using modeling and simulation.
• Develop analytical methodologies to evaluate system effectiveness and engagement outcomes.
• Design and maintain analytical tools in MATLAB and Python.
• Conduct Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity studies.
• Analyze large simulation datasets and identify trends.
• Prepare technical reports and data visualizations for leadership.
• Collaborate with engineers and software teams to define metrics and approaches.
• Support design reviews and customer briefings.
• Maintain documentation and modeling assumptions.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

Matplotlib

Job description

Company Overview

Company Overview KODA is a people-first company and a three-time Fortune Best Workplace®, Great Place to Work® certified, a Best Place for Working Parents®, and a seven-time Huntsville Best Places to Work® winner. We’re a Small Business Making a Big Impact On National-priority Missions In Missile Defense, Hypersonics, DoD Space, And Civil Space. At KODA, You’ll Find

• Competitive pay & great benefits
• Career growth & professional development
• A culture of trust, integrity, and teamwork

Join us and build a career that matters!

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Performance Analysis Engineer to support performance assessment activities for Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs. The successful candidate will perform mission and system-level 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, along with the ability to develop analytical tools, interpret complex simulation outputs, and communicate technical findings to engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders.

This position will be 100% on-site at Redstone Arsenal.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform performance analyses of missile defense 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 a STEM discipline (Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field).
• 12+ years of professional experience supporting performance analysis, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, or mission analysis for complex defense systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs or elements.
• Advanced proficiency with 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 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.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting MDA element-level or system-level performance assessments.
• Knowledge of missile defense architectures, kill chain analysis, threat modeling, and engagement planning.
• Experience with Monte Carlo analysis and digital engineering environments.

Clearance:

U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret or Top Secret Clearance is required

KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact [e-mail] to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.