Senior Performance Analysis Engineer – Ground-based Missile Defense

APEX TK LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX TK LLC in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced Performance Analyst Engineer to join our team supporting Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) analyses for the MDA. You will develop and apply MATLAB and Python tools to evaluate interceptor performance, mission success, and engagement outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s in STEM with 12+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and an active SECRET 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 in Python with NumPy, SciPy, Pandas and Matplotlib.
• Experience evaluating missile defense engagement performance, interceptor effectiveness, and system operability.
• Strong statistical analysis, numerical methods, optimization, and simulation-based assessment.
• Experience translating simulation outputs into actionable engineering recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing government customers and senior leadership.
• Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.

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 Monte Carlo simulations and trade-space assessments to support program decisions.
• Analyze large datasets from simulations to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and data visualizations for leadership.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, M&S teams, software developers, and SMEs on analysis approaches.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Security awareness

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.