Senior Performance Analyst Engineer - GMD (Job ID:4674)

Valkyrie Enterprises•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Senior Performance Analyst Engineer to support analysis and assessment of Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) systems for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The role is contingent upon prime contractor approval. The engineer will develop and maintain analysis tools using MATLAB, Python, and C++ and use modeling and simulation to assess Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) performance. The position includes quick-response analysis for the In-Flight Interceptor Communication System Data Terminal (IDT), including kinematic battlespace assessments and other time-sensitive technical analyses. The engineer will assess simulation results, system capabilities, trends, and limitations; support improvements to future analysis capabilities; and communicate findings and recommendations to engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders. The position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it. Travel is minimal and is expected to be 10% or less. Candidates who need to travel by domestic flight or access secure federal facilities or military bases must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID, by the start of the position. 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 related professional experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD programs.
Proficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization.
Advanced proficiency in 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.
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 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.
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 and provide technically sound conclusions and recommendations.
Develop and deliver technical briefings on 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.