- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- USA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Sep 20, 2026
Senior Performance Analysis Engineer – Ground-based Missile Defense
Job description
AV is looking for a highly talented, team-oriented Senior Performance Analysis Engineer to join our Huntsville, AL team. In this role you will support the analysis and assessment of Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) systems in support of Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The successful candidate will perform mission and system performance analyses to evaluate weapon system effectiveness, engagement performance, and operational capability across a range of threat scenarios.
Job requirements
- Master's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field.
- 12+ years of related professional experience.
- Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.
- Demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD Programs.
- Advanced proficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization .
- Proficiency with Python, including scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
- Experience evaluating missile defense (MD) engagement performance, interceptor effectiveness, mission performance, or system operational capability.
- Strong understanding of statistical analysis, numerical methods, optimization techniques, and simulation-based performance assessment.
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