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

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

Job summary

Mission Driven Research, Inc. (MDR) in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Performance Analysis Engineer to support Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) system analysis for MDA.

You will develop and maintain analysis tools in MATLAB, Python, and C++, and build M&S environments to evaluate GBI/NGI performance across scenarios. You will interpret results, communicate findings to engineers and government stakeholders, and contribute to future interceptor analytics.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 7+ years of related professional experience.
• Experience supporting MDA GMD programs is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB and Python with data analysis and visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain MATLAB, Python, and C++ tools for modeling and performance assessments of GBI and NGI.
• Create, execute, and analyze M&S environments to evaluate interceptor performance across engagement scenarios.
• Perform quick-response analyses for IDT data terminals and time-sensitive technical analyses.
• Interpret simulation results and provide actionable engineering recommendations.
• Prepare technical briefings for engineering teams, leadership, and government stakeholders.

Skills

MATLAB

Python libraries

C++

Statistical analysis

Simulation experience

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

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

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