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2080 Missile Defense Systems Engineer – Test Analyst Mid (Secret Clearance or Higher)

Allpointsllc

Huntsville, AL · Posted October 7, 2026

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About the job

THIS IS A FEDERAL CONTRACT – U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

ACTIVE, CURRENT, AND FULLY ADJUDICATED U.S. DOD SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

100% ONSITE – HUNTSVILLE, AL

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION / DUTIES

All Points is seeking a Systems Engineer – Test Analyst (Mid) to support Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Enterprise Analysis & Technical Innovation efforts in Huntsville, Alabama.

The Systems Engineer – Test Analyst will support MDA/DE-SEA Enterprise Analysis & Technical Innovation and the MDA Joint Analysis Team. This position performs system-level Missile Defense System (MDS) performance analysis using ground-test, flight-test, real-world event, and Golden Dome for America data; develops analytical approaches and tools; documents findings; and presents results to technical and mission stakeholders.

ACTIVE, CURRENT, AND FULLY ADJUDICATED U.S. DOD SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Missile Defense Analysis & Test Assessment

• Perform Missile Defense System analysis of test data generated primarily by the MDA Ground Test hardware-in-the-loop program

• Support analysis of MDA flight-test events, real-world event data, and Golden Dome for America tests, as required

• Develop and apply approaches and tools for system-level and element-level performance analysis of the complex Missile Defense System

• Produce analysis results and inputs for official SEA test-report products and present findings during mission data reviews

• Develop, use, and present analytical products that assess system-level performance in ground and flight test events

• Analyze MDS kill-chain performance, including sensor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination; battle-manager engagement planning and warfighter interaction; engagement coordination; and interceptor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination

Systems Engineering & Mission Support

• Coordinate with systems engineering teams, test organizations, warfighters, and element-program focal points to ensure tests meet technical intent, assess capabilities, and characterize system behaviors

• Evaluate system performance against mission objectives, requirements, and operational expectations

• Apply element-level behaviors and technical findings to broader system-level analytical assessments

• Support technical reviews, mission assessments, and stakeholder presentations

Data Analytics & Tool Development

• Develop tools supporting analytical tasks and data-science activities across Missile Defense System elements

• Utilize analytical methods and technical tools to characterize system performance and behavior

• Analyze structured and unstructured mission and test data

• Support development and refinement of repeatable analytical methodologies

Documentation & Reporting

• Document analysis activities, methodologies, findings, and recommendations

• Prepare technical reports, briefing materials, mission assessments, and presentation products

• Present analytical findings to engineering teams, leadership, and mission stakeholders

• Support development of official SEA test-report products and mission review materials

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Work independently and as part of a geographically distributed team

• Collaborate with systems engineers, analysts, testers, mission partners, and operational stakeholders

• Provide technical insight regarding system behaviors, performance trends, and test outcomes

• Support continuous improvement of analytical processes and mission assessment capabilities

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctoral degree in:

• Engineering

• Systems Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Related technical discipline

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience performing systems engineering test analysis

• Experience supporting missile defense, aerospace, defense, mission systems, or similarly complex technical environments

• Experience documenting and presenting analysis findings to technical audiences

• Systems engineering analysis

• Test analysis and evaluation

• Missile Defense System performance assessment

• Requirements analysis and verification

• Performance assessment and mission analysis

• Technical report development

• Technical presentations and briefings

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and within geographically distributed teams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Experience & Skills

• Missile Defense Agency (MDA) experience

• Missile Defense System (MDS) experience

• Ground test analysis experience

• Flight test analysis experience

• Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) environments

• Knowledge of Missile Defense System architecture and testing

• System-level interface design and specification development

• System analysis and data-science experience

• Sensor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination analysis

• Battle management and engagement planning analysis

• Interceptor performance analysis

• SQL

• PostgreSQL

• Python

• Jupyter Notebooks

• Tableau

• Analytical tool development

• Golden Dome for America experience

• Aerospace or defense mission systems experience

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Minimum of active, current, and fully adjudicated U.S. DoD Secret clearance required

• Higher-level clearance preferred

COMPENSATION

$125,000 – $140,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position supports Missile Defense Agency engineering and test-analysis efforts and requires full-time onsite support in Huntsville, Alabama.

Positions with All Points are full-time, direct-hire opportunities and include a comprehensive benefits package.

For more information please visit:

https://www.allpointsllc.com/careers/

ALL POINTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.