System Engineer

What You'll Be Doing: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.What Required Skills You'll Bring:Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline degree related to area of specialty and 5+ years of related professional experienceNOTE: Newly-hired PhD graduates are typically hired into this levelDemonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD ProgramsProficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualizationAdvances 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 capabilityStrong understanding of statistical analysis, numerical methods, optimization techniques, and simulation-based performance assessmentExperience interpreting simulation outputs and translating analytical findings into actionable engineering recommendationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical analyses to government customers and senior leadership