Senior Performance Analysis Engineer – Ground-based Missile Defense (MDA)

Mission Driven Research; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Senior Performance Analysis Engineer to support Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) system analysis for the Missile Defense Agency.

You will develop MATLAB/Python/C++ tools, run M&S environments, and provide data-driven technical recommendations to engineering teams and government stakeholders. You will perform quick-response analyses, interpret simulation results, and deliver briefings that communicate methodologies and

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 7 years of related professional experience.
• Proficiency in MATLAB including model development, data analysis, and visualization.
• Proficiency in Python with NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis, numerical methods, optimization, and simulation-based performance assessment.
• Experience interpreting simulation outputs and translating analyses into actionable engineering recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting analyses to government customers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain MATLAB, Python, and C++ analysis tools for performance assessments of GBI and NGI.
• Build and run M&S environments to evaluate interceptor performance across scenarios.
• Perform quick-response analysis for IDT data terminal and battle-space assessments.
• Assess system performance, identify trends and limitations, and support technical decisions.
• Advance interceptor analysis capabilities, models, simulations, and tools.
• Interpret simulation results and communicate conclusions and recommendations to engineering and government audiences.
• Deliver technical briefings on methodologies, assumptions, results, and conclusions to teams and leadership.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address emerging analysis needs for missile-defense capabilities.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

MATLAB

Python (NumPy SciPy Pandas Matplotlib)

Statistical analysis

Numerical methods

Optimization techniques

Simulation-based assessment

Interpreting simulation outputs

Excellent communication

Education

B.S. in STEM

4-year degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

MDR is looking for an experienced, team-oriented Senior Performance Analysis 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).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and maintain MATLAB, Python, and C++ analysis tools to support medium-fidelity modeling, simulation, and performance assessments of the Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI).
• Develop, execute, and analyze modeling and simulation (M&S) environments to evaluate interceptor performance across a variety of engagement scenarios and mission conditions.
• Perform quick-response analysis in support of the In-Flight Interceptor Communication System Data Terminal (IDT), including kinematic battlespace assessments and other time-sensitive technical analyses.
• Conduct interceptor performance analysis to evaluate system capabilities, identify performance trends and limitations, and support technical assessments and decision-making.
• Support the development and enhancement of future interceptor analysis capabilities, methodologies, models, simulations, and analytical tools.
• Analyze and interpret simulation results to assess system performance and provide technically sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Develop and deliver technical briefings to communicate analysis methodologies, assumptions, results, and conclusions to engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to address emerging analysis needs and support current and future missile defense capabilities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM and 7+ years of related professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD Programs.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization.
• Advances Proficiency with Python, including scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
• 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.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience supporting MDA Element or System-level performance assessments.
• Radar analysis experience.
• Strong analytical background.
• Self-starting technical problem solver.
• Experience integrating AI/MIL into analytical processes.

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Secret
• Position Level
  • Mid
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 7
• Education Level Required
  • 4-yr

Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.