Systems Engineer - Performance Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

DESE Research, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer – Performance Analyst to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama . The selected candidate will develop, benchmark, and utilize physics-based simulations to analyze and derive system performance requirements for integrated multi-phenomenology sensors, battle management command and control systems, and weapon systems. The role involves collaborating within a high-performing Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) team to advance modeling, simulation, and analytical capabilities that support system performance assessment and requirements development.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and apply medium-fidelity and first-principles physics-based models to evaluate system and subsystem performance.

Conduct analytical studies supporting the definition and verification of system performance requirements.

Support development of analytical tools, frameworks, and simulation architectures to enhance performance analysis capabilities.

Lead and contribute to analysis planning, execution, and results documentation.

Collaborate with team Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure technical quality and accuracy of analytical products.

Participate in technical reviews and meetings, presenting analysis findings and performance insights to stakeholders.

Contribute to the integration of analytical modeling and performance assessment within Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environments.

Prepare technical briefings, reports, and documentation supporting requirements development and performance verification activities.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics required.

Equivalent degree with significant reliability, maintainability, availability (RMA) or systems engineering experience will be considered.

Demonstrated experience using numerical modeling and simulation tools to analyze complex system performance.

Proficiency in high-level programming environments such as MATLAB or Python required (other languages acceptable).

Experience modeling or analyzing integrated defense systems and subsystems such as EO / IR sensors, RF / radar sensors, kill vehicles, interceptors, space systems, threats and countermeasures, or command and control systems.

Strong understanding of system performance metrics, analysis methods, and modeling fidelity tradeoffs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced team environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated critical thinking ability.

Excellent technical writing, documentation, and presentation skills.

Familiarity with MBSE principles and their integration with analytical modeling preferred.

Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple technical tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Security Clearance Requirements

Active DoD Secret Clearance required (Top Secret preferred).

About DESE

For the past 43 years, DESE has provided industry-leading technical and engineering solutions in the fields of Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment. As a small, family-oriented business, DESE provides a compelling benefits package including a generous profit-sharing plan, competitive salaries, and perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex and engaging problems.

Why employees love working for DESE :

At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employees. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here :

Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums

Flexible work schedules

Two different flexible spending account options

Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional

Performance bonus program

Education reimbursement program

Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities

Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave

Robust 401k profit sharing plan

Opportunities for internal promotions

Employee referral incentive program

Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Disability Accommodation for Applicants – DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us : hrandsecurity@dese.com or 256-837-8004x123 .

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