Sr. Performance Analysis Engineer - Ground-Based Missile Defense

Sr. Performance Analysis Engineer - Ground-Based Missile DefenseHuntsville, AL | Active Secret Clearance or HigherYour expertise. Our nation's defense.At Banner Defense, you're more than a name on a contract. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve, and we build our team around people who take pride in protecting those who protect us. Here, your work directly supports the warfighter, your voice is heard, and your growth matters.THE OPPORTUNITYBanner Defense is seeking an experienced, team-oriented Senior Performance Analysis Engineer to join our Huntsville, AL team. In this role, you will support analysis and assessment of Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) systems for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). You 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 calls for expertise in MATLAB and Python, the ability to develop analytical tools and interpret complex simulation results, and the confidence to communicate technical findings to engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders, helping ensure the interceptors that defend our homeland are ready when it matters most.WHAT YOU'LL DODevelop 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-makingSupport 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 capabilitiesWHAT YOU'LL BRINGBachelor's degree in a STEM field and 7+ years of relevant experience

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 MatplotlibExperience 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

Active security clearance (SECRET or above), which requires U.S. CitizenshipReady to make your mark on the mission?APPLY TODAY!!SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS • EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYERReasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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