Senior Performance Analysis Engineer – Ground-based Midcourse Defense (Job ID:4631)

Senior Performance Analysis Engineer – Ground-based Midcourse Defense

Contingent upon prime contractor approval

Purpose

Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Senior Performance Analysis Engineer – Ground-based Midcourse Defense in Huntsville, AL working in the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense program office.

In this role you will support the analysis and assessment of Ground-based Midcourse 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

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 with at least 7+ years relevant experience.
• Must have demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD Programs.
• Must be proficient in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization.
• Must be proficient with Python, including scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
• Must have experience evaluating missile defense (MD) engagement performance, interceptor effectiveness, mission performance, or system operational capability.
• 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.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

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).