Senior Performance Analysis Engineer

Nou Systems • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

nou Systems, Inc. is hiring a Missile Defense Senior Performance Analysis Engineer for its Engineering Services Division in Huntsville, Alabama. The position supports the Missile Defense Agency’s Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) systems and involves performance analysis of the Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI). The engineer develops and maintains analysis tools, executes modeling and simulation, evaluates interceptor performance, and communicates technical findings to engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders.

The role is part of a growing technology company working in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control. nSI describes itself as a 100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) company and offers advancement and career-development opportunities in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• At least 7 years of experience working on a missile defense-related or other Department of Defense program or project.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD programs.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization.
• Advanced proficiency with Python and 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, with experience presenting technical analyses to government customers and senior leadership.
• Experience supporting MDA element- or system-level performance assessments.
• Radar analysis experience.
• Strong analytical background.
• Self-starting technical problem-solving ability.
• Experience integrating AI/ML into analytical processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain MATLAB, Python, and C++ analysis tools for medium-fidelity modeling, simulation, and interceptor performance assessments.
• 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.
• Analyze interceptor performance to evaluate system capabilities, identify 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.
• Interpret simulation results, assess system performance, and provide technically sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Develop and deliver technical briefings describing 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

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility.
• Company-funded life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Personal time off, vacation, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Norton LifeLock.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Personal development, technical learning opportunities, and Lunch-n-Learns.
• Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior