Systems Engineer - Test Analyst

DESE Research, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DESE Research, Inc. seeks a Systems Engineer – Test Analyst to join an exciting team supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in the analysis, testing, and evaluation of the Missile Defense System (MDS). This position is on-site in Huntsville, AL. The candidate will support MDA's DE-SE&I (Enterprise Analysis & Technical Innovation) organization and provide engineering analysis of MDS performance. The position involves analyzing test data generated primarily from MDA Ground Test (HWIL) programs and supporting analysis of MDA Flight Test events, Real World Events, and Golden Dome for America (GDA) tests. The candidate will use model-based systems engineering approaches and analytical tools to support execution of system-level and element-level performance analyses on the complex MDS. This role will also support data reviews and the development and presentation of analytical products used to assess strategic and theater/regional element-level system performance.

Requirements

Experience performing systems engineering test analysis for complex systems
Knowledge of analytical approaches and demonstrated analytical skills and discipline
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field
Degree and experience performing systems engineering test analysis for the Missile Defense System
Active Secret-level DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD candidates with strong systems engineering or MDS analysis backgrounds
Strong systems engineering or MDS analysis background
Demonstrated collaboration and presentation skills
System-level interface design and specification development experience
Knowledge of the Missile Defense System and experience working with MDS-related tools and technologies
Experience with SQL, PostgreSQL, Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Tableau, or similar analytical tools
Experience with system analysis and system-level testing
Candidates with higher-level clearances are preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze test data generated primarily from MDA Ground Test (HWIL) programs.
Support analysis of MDA Flight Test events, Real World Events, and Golden Dome for America (GDA) tests.
Use model-based systems engineering approaches and analytical tools to support execution of system-level and element-level performance analyses on the complex MDS.
Support data reviews and the development and presentation of analytical products used to assess strategic and theater/regional element-level system performance.
Conduct system-level performance analysis, including sensor acquisition, tracking, discrimination, battle manager engagement planning, warfighter interaction, and engagement coordination.
Independently analyze test data and develop analytical products assessing system performance.
Identify and investigate data or analysis discrepancies.
Assess system capabilities, characteristics, and limitations against technical intent.
Support technical data reviews and present engineering and analytical results.
Work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a geographically distributed team.
Learn and apply systems engineering approaches to MDS elements and understand how they contribute to a system-level analytical perspective.