Edge Staffing · 17 hours ago
System Analyst
Edge Staffing is seeking a motivated Analyst & Simulation Developer to support a Modeling & Simulation Product Team focused on command-and-control systems for missile defense. The role involves conducting system-level performance analysis and developing simulation tools to support mission-critical national defense objectives.
Responsibilities
Plan and execute performance analyses of large-scale command-and-control and missile defense systems
Analyze interactions between system components and current/future missile defense elements
Develop, execute, test, and troubleshoot complex system models and simulations
Create and evaluate missile defense threat scenarios
Develop analysis and simulation tools using MATLAB and Python
Provide data to support modeling assumptions, system representations, and simulation parameters
Document findings through technical reports, briefings, and presentations
Present analysis results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with product teams, leadership, government customers, and technical subject matter experts
Qualification
Required
Active Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline
Strong engineering foundation supporting conceptual and detailed system-level analysis
Basic understanding of analysis workflows including planning, execution, and reporting
Hands-on experience working in a Unix/Linux environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to work onsite full time
Preferred
Master's degree in a technical discipline
Experience with discrete event simulation modeling
Data analysis experience using MATLAB and Python
Exposure to tactical and strategic weapon and sensor message standards
Software development experience in a Linux and Agile environment
Proficiency with MATLAB (strongly preferred)
Proficiency with Python (strongly preferred)
Proficiency with Java, Bash, or similar languages
Experience using Git or other version control systems
Background in one or more of the following: Radar design and performance analysis
Background in one or more of the following: Strategic and tactical missile threat modeling
Background in one or more of the following: Simulation of complex systems
Background in one or more of the following: Requirements analysis and test condition decomposition