Project/Unit Description

The Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL) of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking an experienced Missile Defense System analyst to fill a position for the Data Analytics Branch within the Air and Missile Defense Systems Division. The successful candidate will work on-site in a team environment with software developers, data scientists, and system analysts to evaluate the Missile Defense System performance for Missile Defense Agency (MDA) flight, ground, and digital test events to support performance and capability assessment. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, ASL conducts world-class applied research in system modeling, simulation, analysis, testing, evaluation, and software development to support the government sponsors.

Job Purpose

Systems Engineers lead technical teams through systems definition and requirements engineering, design synthesis, and systems analysis and the design, implementation, operation and technical management of systems projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct sponsor engagement and facilitate product or system requirements gathering and analysis.
• Verify systems engineering product life-cycle including definition, requirements analysis, synthesis, systems analysis and implementation.
• Conduct product or system design synthesis translating requirements into physical architectures for systems of moderate complexity. Define/refine internal and external interfaces.
• Develop technical reports and diagrams detailing product or system attributes.
• Analyze product or system functionality as defined by requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for data analysis of the Missile Defense System flight, ground, and digital test events for system performance evaluation.
• Develop algorithms and software tools for system performance analysis in a big data environment.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and refine analysis requirements/concepts, develop analysis capabilities, and present analysis results to leadership.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years prior experience in the development/analysis of air and missile defense systems with detailed knowledge of associated architectures and technologies.
• Proficient in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, and/or similar tools.
• The candidate must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and be capable of working in a multi-tasking team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• 7+ years prior experience in the development/analysis of air and missile defense systems with detailed knowledge of associated architectures and technologies.
• Proficient in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, and/or similar tools.
• The candidate must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and be capable of working in a multi-tasking team environment.

Travel Requirements

<10% travel.

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• 3 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• 0 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits at GTRI

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://hr.gatech.edu/benefits

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