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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.\nJob Description (What You'll Be Doing)\nPerform performance analyses of Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) system capabilities using modeling and simulation tools.\nDevelop and execute analytical methodologies to evaluate system effectiveness, interceptor performance, engagement outcomes, and mission success.\nDesign, develop, and maintain analytical tools using MATLAB and Python.\nConduct statistical analyses, sensitivity studies, Monte Carlo simulations, and trade-space assessments to support engineering and program decisions.\nAnalyze large datasets generated from missile defense simulations to identify trends, assess system performance, and recommend improvements.\nDevelop technical reports, presentations, and data visualizations that clearly communicate analytical results to government and contractor leadership.\nCollaborate with systems engineers, modeling and simulation teams, software developers, and subject matter experts to define analysis approaches and performance metrics.\nSupport design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.\nMaintain analytical documentation and ensure consistency of modeling assumptions and methodologies.\nRequired Skills (What Required Skills You Bring)\nMaster’s Degree in STEM with + 12 years relevant experience.\nDemonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD Programs.\nAdvanced proficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization .\nProficiency with Python, including scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.\nExperience evaluating missile defense (MD) engagement performance, interceptor effectiveness, mission performance, or system operational capability.\nStrong understanding of statistical analysis, 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