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

Valkyrie Enterprises•Huntsville, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Senior Performance Analysis Engineer to support the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program office in Huntsville, Alabama. The position is contingent upon prime contractor approval and supports analysis and assessment of GMD systems for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The engineer will conduct mission and system performance analyses to evaluate weapon-system effectiveness, engagement performance, and operational capability across a range of threat scenarios. The role involves developing and maintaining MATLAB, Python, and C++ analysis tools; developing and analyzing modeling and simulation environments; and assessing Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) performance. The engineer will also provide quick-response analysis for the In-Flight Interceptor Communication System Data Terminal (IDT), including kinematic battlespace assessments and other time-sensitive technical analyses. Findings and recommendations will be communicated to engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, at least seven years of relevant experience, demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD programs, and an active Secret clearance that can be maintained. Travel is minimal, at 10% or less. The role includes prolonged periods sitting or standing, computer work, moving between worksites, communicating with others, and light work involving objects up to 20 pounds. Employment is contingent upon prime contractor approval and successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
At least 7 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD programs.
Proficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization.
Proficiency in Python, including scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
Experience evaluating missile defense engagement performance, interceptor effectiveness, mission performance, or system operational capability.
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.
Active Secret clearance and ability to maintain it.

Nice To Haves

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 assessment of the Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI).
Develop, execute, and analyze modeling and simulation environments to evaluate interceptor performance across 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 development and enhancement of future interceptor analysis capabilities, methodologies, models, simulations, and analytical tools.
Analyze and interpret simulation results and provide technically sound conclusions and recommendations.
Develop and deliver technical briefings communicating 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.