Flight/Ground Test Analysis - Senior Analyst

Job Location: Huntsville, AL (on-site)

Security Requirements: Active SECRET or higher-level clearance

Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Job Description

Aurex is seeking an Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ground-based Midcourse (GMD) Flight and Ground Test Analysis team. The candidate will work as part of a multi-discipline team to support the pre- and post- test performance analysis of flight and ground tests as part of an executable Missile Defense System (MDS) Test Program for the MDA.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Perform the technical analysis of GMD Fire Control and Kill Vehicle flight and ground test data.
• Review test requirements and define pre-mission test cases and scenarios.
• Support the planning and coordination of technical analyses from multiple analysis teams from across the MDA agency.
• Document analysis assessments and visualizations in technical briefings for GMD and MDA Leadership.
• Develop analysis tools in MATLAB and/or Python to support analysis assessments and visualizations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Must be U.S. citizen.
• Active SECRET or higher-level clearance.
• MS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited Program with a minimum 12 years’ relevant experience; or a BS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited Program with a minimum 20 years’ experience.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python/Anaconda, or similar advanced programming language.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-discipline team.
• Ability to manage and support multiple various tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to brief Senior DoD officials on task status and analysis findings

Preferred Experience

• Experience with MDA analysis tools
• Experience with missile defense systems, including advanced radars, missiles, fire control, and/or command and control (C2) systems.
• Experience with ballistic missile threats, targets, and/or interceptors.
• Experience performing technical data analysis, and documenting results in technical briefings.
• Knowledge of RF signatures and RADAR systems, techniques, and algorithms, and utilization in missile defense systems.
• Knowledge of IR signatures and utilization of IR data by missile interceptors.
• Experience with Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) processes.

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $180,000 - $200,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Location: Huntsville, AL
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