System Engineer Test Analyst

RedBeard Solutions • Huntsville, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineer - Test Analyst represents SE&IT in support of MDA/DE-SEA (Enterprise Analysis & Technical Innovation) and its role within the MDA Joint Analysis Team (JAT). The position analyzes Missile Defense System (MDS) performance using test data generated primarily by the MDA Ground Test (HWIL) program, and may also support MDA flight tests, real-world event data, and Golden Dome for America (GDA) tests.

The engineer develops approaches and tools for system-level and element-level performance analysis of the MDS, and produces analysis results and inputs for official SEA test reports. Analysts may present findings during mission data reviews. The role works with Systems Engineering teams, test organizations, warfighters, and element program focals to help ensure tests meet technical intent, assess system capabilities, and characterize system behaviors. Analysis products are used to assess strategic and/or theater or regional system performance in ground and flight test events, with an emphasis on system-level behaviors across MDS elements.

The candidate analyzes the MDS kill chain, including sensor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination; battle manager engagement planning, warfighter interaction, and coordination with other MDS systems; and interceptor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination. The role requires analytical discipline and the ability to work independently and as part of a geographically distributed team. The position is based at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. One opening is listed, with a start date expected within three to four weeks of an offer.

Requirements

• Degree and experience performing systems engineering test analysis for the Missile Defense System.
• Experience documenting and presenting analysis findings.
• Active Secret clearance; higher clearance is preferable.
• 20+ years of experience with a degree.
• Degree in an engineering classification, mathematics, or physics; bachelor's, master's, or PhD accepted.
• Knowledge of analytical approaches and demonstrated analytical skills and discipline.
• Proficiency with analytical tools for assessing system-level MDS kill-chain performance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a geographically distributed team.

Nice To Haves

• Strong systems engineering or MDS analysis background.
• Demonstrated collaboration and presentation skills.
• Experience with system-level interface design and specification development.
• Knowledge of the Missile Defense System.
• Working knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL, Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Tableau, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience in data science or developing tools to support analytical tasks.
• Desire to learn about MDS elements and apply understanding of element behavior to system-level analysis.
• Higher-than-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform MDS performance analysis of test data, primarily from MDA Ground Test (HWIL) activities.
• Support analysis of MDA flight test events, real-world event data, and GDA tests as needed.
• Develop approaches and tools for system-level and element-level performance analysis.
• Produce analysis results and inputs to official SEA test report products.
• Present analysis findings during mission data reviews.
• Coordinate with Systems Engineering teams, test organizations, warfighters, and element program focals to ensure tests meet technical intent and assess and characterize system capabilities and behaviors.
• Develop, use, and present analytical products assessing strategic and/or theater or regional MDS performance in ground and flight test events.
• Analyze performance of the MDS kill chain, including sensors, battle management, warfighter interaction, engagement coordination, and interceptors.

What This Job Offers

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