Strong understanding of statistical analysis and numerical methods
Excellent communication skills for technical presentations
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain analysis tools using MATLAB, Python, and C++
Execute and analyze modeling and simulation environments for interceptor performance
Perform quick-response analysis for time-sensitive technical assessments
Conduct performance analysis to identify trends and support decision-making
Enhance future interceptor analysis capabilities and methodologies
Interpret simulation results to provide actionable recommendations
Deliver technical briefings to stakeholders and engineering teams
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement
Engagement in cutting-edge missile defense technology
Support for government and military missions
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full 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.
