Senior Performance Analysis Engineer – Ground-based Missile Defense

ACQCENTRIC INC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ACQCENTRIC INC. seeks an experienced analyst to support Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) systems for the Missile Defense Agency. The role focuses on performance analyses, tool development in MATLAB and Python, and communicating results to leadership.

The candidate will conduct Monte Carlo simulations, statistical studies, and trade-space assessments, translating findings into actionable recommendations for program leadership and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in STEM with 12+ years relevant experience.
• Active security clearance (SECRET or above) required.
• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB with model development and visualization.
• Proficiency in Python with NumPy, SciPy, Pandas and Matplotlib.
• Experience evaluating missile defense engagement performance.
• Strong communication of analyses to government leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance analyses of Ground-based Missile Defense system capabilities using modeling and simulation tools.
• Develop and execute analytical methodologies to evaluate system effectiveness and engagement outcomes.
• Design, develop, and maintain analytical tools using MATLAB and Python.
• Conduct statistical analyses, sensitivity studies, Monte Carlo simulations, and trade-space assessments.
• Analyze large datasets from missile defense simulations to identify trends and improvements.
• Develop technical reports, presentations, and data visualizations for government and leadership.
• Collaborate with engineers, modeling teams, software developers, and SMEs to define analysis approaches.
• Support design reviews and customer briefings.
• Maintain analytical documentation and consistency of modeling assumptions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Modeling & simulation

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Security clearance

Communication to leadership

Education

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Description

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.

Requirements

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.