Senior Performance Analyst EngineerContingent upon prime contractor approval
Purpose:- Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Senior Performance Analysis Engineer, AL.
- In this role you will support the analysis and assessment of Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) systems in support of Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
Job Description:- 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.
Qualifications:- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in STEM and at least 7+ years of related professional experience.
- Must have demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD Programs.
- Must be proficient in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization.
- Must have advanced Proficiency with Python, including scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
- Must have strong understanding of statistical analysis, numerical methods, optimization techniques, and simulation-based performance assessment.
- Must have experience interpreting simulation outputs and translating analytical findings into actionable engineering recommendations.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical analyses to government customers and senior leadership.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience supporting MDA Element or System-level performance assessments, preferred.
- Radar analysis experience, preferred.
- Strong analytical background, preferred.
- Self-starting technical problem solver, preferred.
- Experience integrating AI/MIL into analytical processes, preferred.
Security Requirements:- Must have an Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it.
Travel Requirements:- Minimal Travel; 10% or less
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id)
Physical Requirements:- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
- Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- Communicating with others to exchange information
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
Pre-Employment Requirements:Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
