Senior Performance Analysis Engineer – Ground-based Missile Defense

Apex Tk Llc; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX TK, in Huntsville, AL, seeks an experienced Performance Analyst Engineer to support Ground-based Missile Defense analyses for the Missile Defense Agency. You will build and run models, evaluate interceptor performance, and communicate findings to government clients and leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a STEM field with over a decade of relevant work, is proficient in MATLAB and Python, and has an active SECRET or higher clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in STEM with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) GMD programs.
• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB for model development and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Python with libraries NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
• Experience evaluating missile defense engagement and system performance.
• Strong statistics, numerical methods, optimization, and simulation-based assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for government stakeholders.
• Active security clearance (SECRET or above) required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MATLAB proficiency

Python proficiency

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

Matplotlib

Job description

General Overview

APEX TK is looking for an experienced, team-oriented Performance Analyst 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.

Job Description (What You'll Be Doing)

• 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 Skills (What Required Skills You Bring)

• 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.

Preferred Skills (Desired but not 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.