Senior Target Performance Analyst

MTSI is looking for a talented Senior Target Performance Analyst to join our team! In this role you will provide technical and advisory assistance to the MDA Targets and Countermeasures program in solid fuel debris model development and validation, pre-flight and post-flight trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support. Job Responsibilities: Support the development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre-mission and post-mission activitiesfor all MDA Flight Tests Develop and sustain RF/IR analytical tools and techniques Produce representative signatures of systems under test Deliver signature data packages to mission partners for all relevant missile flight tests including large Monte Carlo predictive datasets and highly detailed datasets based on actual sensor returns and reporting Plan test activities and provide recommendations for team assignments to support mission activities Contribute to development of Target Vehicle notional trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes Deploy for test missions and develop data analysis products such as Target Best Estimated Trajectory (BET), Target Quick-look Brief, and Target Launch Time within required 24-hour (quick-look) timeframe, ensuring accuracy of data products Participate in target development and test planning activities such as Target System Readiness Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Target and Test Readiness Reviews, providing analysis and recommendations Prepare technical reports and/or briefingson various technical aspects of Flight Test Targets Required Qualifications: Master's degree with 12+ years of experience or bachelor's degree with 20+ years' experience Active Secret Clearance Experience in a minimum of 2 of the following areas:Trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensor exploitation, RF sensor exploitation, geodesy Strong communication skills and the ability to work well alone and with a team Desired Qualifications: Experience working independently and/or leading sub-teams to analyze and resolve problems Skilled in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Skilled in use of Matlab, and TAOS software Familiar with STK software Experience with missiles, targets, missile defense systems, or hypersonic weapons Experience with automation and scripting Experience with modeling and simulation best practices B.S. in Engineering or Physics or M.S.in Engineering or Physics #LI-JJ1 Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr