Support analysis and assessment of Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) systems for the Missile Defense Agency: build MATLAB and Python M&S tools and evaluate GBI and NGI interceptor performance. Huntsville, AL customer site with telework allowed; active Secret clearance required.
Telesis is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) advancing missile defense, systems engineering, AI, and aerospace design - on our own programs and in support of our partners. Headquartered in Northern Virginia with operations in Huntsville, Alabama, our people work directly with customers who know their names, on problems that matter, with leadership still in the technical fight. Small team, high trust, no bureaucracy - real responsibility, cleared work that challenges you, and a stake in what you help create.
Requisition #: TLS-26-052 | Clearance: Active DoD Secret (US citizenship required) | Level: Mid | Experience: 7+ years | Education: Bachelor's in STEM | Work site: Huntsville, AL customer site (telework allowed)
What you'll do:
• Develop and maintain MATLAB, Python and C++ analysis tools for medium fidelity modeling, simulation and performance assessment 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 engagement scenarios and mission conditions
• Perform quick response analysis for the In-Flight Interceptor Communication System Data Terminal (IDT), including kinematic battlespace assessments
• Conduct interceptor performance analysis to identify capabilities, trends and limitations and support technical decisions
• Support development of future interceptor analysis capabilities, methodologies, models, simulations and tools
• Interpret simulation results and deliver technical briefings to engineering teams, program leadership and government stakeholders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on emerging analysis needs
Required qualifications:
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 7+ years of related professional experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting MDA GMD programs
• Proficiency in MATLAB, including model development, data analysis and visualization
• Advanced proficiency with Python, including NumPy, SciPy, Pandas and Matplotlib
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis, numerical methods, optimization techniques and simulation based performance assessment
• Experience translating simulation outputs into actionable engineering recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to government customers and senior leadership
Preferred qualifications:
• Experience supporting MDA Element or System level performance assessments
• Radar analysis experience
• Strong analytical background
• Self starting technical problem solver
• Experience integrating AI/ML into analytical processes