Senior Performance Analysis Engineer - Ground-based Missile Defense

Telesis Research LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Telesis Research LLC in Huntsville, AL seeks a Principal-level analyst to perform performance analyses of Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) systems using MATLAB and Python. You will develop methods to evaluate interceptor performance, engagement outcomes, and mission success, translating results into actionable engineering recommendations.

The role requires a Master's in STEM with 12+ years of experience, strong data analysis and visualization skills, and an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB for model development, data analysis, and visualization.
• Proficiency with Python and scientific libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).
• Experience evaluating missile-defense engagement performance and system effectiveness.
• Strong statistical analysis, numerical methods, optimization, and simulation-based assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to present analyses to leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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 to identify trends, assess system performance, and recommend improvements.
• Develop technical reports, presentations, and data visualizations for government and contractor leadership.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, M&S teams, software developers, and subject matter experts to define analysis approaches and metrics.
• Support design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.
• Maintain analytical documentation and ensure consistency of modeling assumptions.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Visualization

Communication

Modeling & simulation

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)

Data visualization tools

Job description

Requisition #: TLS-26-036 | Clearance: Active Secret or above (US citizenship required) | Level: Principal | Experience: 12+ years | Education: Master's | Work site: Redstone Arsenal - Huntsville, AL (on-site)

What you'll do

• 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 qualifications

• 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)

Preferred qualifications

• 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/ML into analytical processes