Performance Analysis Engineer - Ground-based Missile Defense
- Location
- Arsenal Alabama
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
Worker Type
Regular
About the role
AV is looking for a highly talented 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.
This role requires expertise in MATLAB and Python and the ability to develop analytical tools, interpret complex simulation results, and communicate technical findings to engineering team, program leadership, and government stakeholders.
About the role
- Develop and maintain MATLAB, Python, and C++ analysis tools to support medium-fidelity modeling, simulation, and performance assessments of the Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI).
- Develop, execute, and analyze modeling and simulation (M&S) environments to evaluate interceptor performance across a variety of engagement scenarios and mission conditions.
- Perform quick-response analysis in support of the In-Flight Interceptor Communication System Data Terminal (IDT), including kinematic battlespace assessments and other time-sensitive technical analyses.
- Conduct interceptor performance analysis to evaluate system capabilities, identify performance trends and limitations, and support technical assessments and decision-making.
- Support the development and enhancement of future interceptor analysis capabilities, methodologies, models, simulations, and analytical tools.
- Analyze and interpret simulation results to assess system performance and provide technically sound conclusions and recommendations.
- Develop and deliver technical briefings to communicate 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
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
- 7+ years relevant experience
- Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.
- Demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD Programs
- Proficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization
- Advanced 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
- 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.
Qualifications Desired
- 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
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.
- A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.
- See 22 CFR § 120.15.
- Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits
- AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
ITAR
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
From Avav's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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