5h ago

Operations Analyst: Mission Engineering

Hawthorne, CA

โœจ $140k-$200k / yearest.

full-timesenior

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll design and execute modeling and simulation campaigns to inform defense and national security decisions. Your core impact will be delivering rigorous, physics-based analysis that directly shapes sensor performance, mission planning, and weapon effectiveness. This is a foundational hire where you'll shape how a well-funded startup approaches mission analysis from day one.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Plan and execute modeling and simulation studies aligned to program objectives
  • Develop and configure mission-level simulations using AFSIM, ESAMS, Brawler, or STK
  • Build and refine models of sensors, communications, and platforms within simulation frameworks
  • Apply rigorous statistical methods to quantify system effectiveness and communicate insights

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 5+ years supporting defense, intelligence, or advanced technology programs
  • Extensive experience with combat simulations like AFSIM, ESAMS, Brawler, or STK
  • Strong proficiency in Python and MATLAB with scientific computing libraries
  • Eligibility to obtain TS/SCI clearance

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Deep expertise in sensor performance analysis (especially radar)
  • Experience leading study teams or technical working groups across organizations

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿง  Cutting-edge work in defense technology
  • ๐Ÿš€ High impact with direct influence on mission-critical decisions

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3On-site Interviewยท 4 hours
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