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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an experienced, team-oriented Senior 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).
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 Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline degree related to area of specialty and 5+ years of related professional experience.
- NOTE: Newly-hired PhD graduates are typically hired into this level.
- Demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD Programs.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization.
- Advances Proficiency with Python, including scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
- 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.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM and 7+ years of related professional experience.
- 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.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical or scientific discipline related to the specialty
- At least 5 years of related professional experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting Missile Defense Agency Ground-based Missile Defense programs
- Proficiency in MATLAB for model development, data analysis, and visualization
- Advanced proficiency in Python, including NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib
- Understanding of statistical analysis, numerical methods, optimization techniques, and simulation-based performance assessment
- Experience interpreting simulation outputs and translating analytical findings into engineering recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical analyses to government customers and senior leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM
- At least 7 years of related professional experience
- Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency element-level or system-level performance assessments
- Radar analysis experience
- Strong analytical background
- Experience integrating AI or machine learning into analytical processes
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
