Performance Analysis Engineer, Ground-Based Missile Defense

Job overview

Performance Analysis Engineer, Ground-Based Missile Defense is an onsite role in Redstone Arsenal, AL. Compensation is not specified. The engineer supports Ground-based Missile Defense system analysis for the Missile Defense Agency. The role evaluates weapon-system effectiveness, engagement performance, and operational capability across threat scenarios. Its modeling, simulation, and analytical findings support engineering assessments and decision-making for current and future interceptor capabilities.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain MATLAB, Python, and C++ analysis tools
• develop and analyze modeling and simulation environments for GBI and NGI
• perform quick-response analysis for the In-Flight Interceptor Communication System Data Terminal
• assess interceptor performance and system capabilities
• interpret simulation results
• develop technical briefings
• collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

performance analysis engineer

ground-based missile defense

missile defense agency

matlab

python

c++

modeling and simulation

interceptor performance

secret clearance

redstone arsenal al

aerovironment

engineering analysis

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• and paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Requires seven or more years of relevant experience, active Secret clearance or above, demonstrated MDA GMD program experience, and proficiency in MATLAB and Python.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.