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.