Senior Performance Analysis Engineer
About The Position
Parsons is seeking an experienced, team-oriented Senior Performance Analysis Engineer for its Huntsville, Alabama team. The role supports analysis and assessment of Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) systems for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The engineer develops and maintains analysis tools and modeling and simulation capabilities to assess interceptor performance, including the Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI). The position also provides time-sensitive analysis for the In-Flight Interceptor Communication System Data Terminal (IDT), interprets results, makes engineering recommendations, and communicates findings to technical teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders.
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical or scientific discipline related to the area of specialty, and 5 or more years of related professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD programs.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization.
- Advanced 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, including experience presenting technical analyses to government customers and senior leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 7 or more years of related professional experience.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain MATLAB, Python, and C++ analysis tools for medium-fidelity modeling, simulation, and performance assessments of GBI and NGI.
- Develop, execute, and analyze modeling and simulation environments to evaluate interceptor performance across engagement scenarios and mission conditions.
- Perform quick-response analysis for 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 development and enhancement of future interceptor analysis capabilities, methodologies, models, simulations, and analytical tools.
- Analyze and interpret simulation results, assess system performance, and provide technically sound conclusions and recommendations.
- Develop and deliver technical briefings explaining 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- 401(k).
- Life insurance.
- Flexible work schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
