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Senior Performance Analysis Engineer Company Overview:KODA is a people-first company and a three-time Fortune Best Workplace®, Great Place to Work® certified, a Best Place for Working Parents®, and a seven-time Huntsville Best Places to Work® winner.We're a small business making a big impact on national-priority missions in missile defense, hypersonics, DoD space, and civil space. At KODA, you'll find:Competitive pay & great benefitsCareer growth & professional developmentA culture of trust, integrity, and teamworkThe name KODA, meaning "allies," reflects our commitment to our people, our customers, and our community. Join us and build a career that matters!Position Overview:We are seeking an experienced Senior Performance Analysis Engineer to support performance assessment activities for Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs. The successful candidate will perform mission and system-level 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, along with the ability to develop analytical tools, interpret complex simulation outputs, and communicate technical findings to engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders.This position will be 100% on-site at Redstone Arsenal. Key Responsibilities:Perform performance analyses of missile defense system capabilities using modeling and simulation tools.Develop and execute analytical methodologies to evaluate system effectiveness, interceptor performance, engagement outcomes, and mission success.Design, develop, and maintain analytical tools using MATLAB and Python.Conduct statistical analyses, sensitivity studies, Monte Carlo simulations, and trade-space assessments to support engineering and program decisions.Analyze large datasets generated from missile defense simulations to identify trends, assess system performance, and recommend improvements.Develop technical reports, presentations, and data visualizations that clearly communicate analytical results to government and contractor leadership.Collaborate with systems engineers, modeling and simulation teams, software developers, and subject matter experts to define analysis approaches and performance metrics.Support design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.Maintain analytical documentation and ensure consistency of modeling assumptions and methodologies.Required Qualifications:Master's degree in a STEM discipline (Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field).12+ years of professional experience supporting performance analysis, modeling and simulation, systems analysis, or mission analysis for complex defense systems.Demonstrated experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs or elements.Advanced proficiency with MATLAB, including model development, data analysis, and visualization.Proficiency with Python, including scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.Experience evaluating missile defense engagement performance, interceptor effectiveness, mission performance, or system operational capability.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.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.Preferred Qualifications:Experience supporting MDA element-level or system-level performance assessments.Knowledge of missile defense architectures, kill chain analysis, threat modeling, and engagement planning. Experience with Monte Carlo analysis and digital engineering environments. Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret or Top Secret Clearance is requiredKODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact info@kodatech.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. 
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