Defense Design Analyst

KBR, Inc. • Huntsville, AL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a highly skilled Air and Missile Defense Analyst to perform a variety of engineering and analytical tasks in support of Air and Missile Defense systems. This role combines simulation, real-world data analysis, and system performance assessment to inform strategic decisions for both U.S. and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Warfighters. The selected candidate will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the optimization of missile defense performance through rigorous test planning, execution, and data analysis. This full-time, fully funded (Pending IFMC approval) position is based at KBR's classified corporate lab in Huntsville, AL, just outside Redstone Arsenal Gate 9.

Requirements

• Possess undergraduate degree in STEM related field
• At least 3 years of experience in related Air & Missile Defense field
• Candidate must be a US Citizen
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Air and Missile Defense Weapon Systems, Flight Tests/Ground System Tests, Data Analysis
• Understanding of MATLAB, C/C++, Python, SQL, Visual Basic (VB), C#, or any other high-level programming language
• Ability to brief audiences large or small of varying technical knowledge
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, responsive, and collaborative environment which is dedicated to the success of our government customers

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and analytical work in support of Air and Missile Defense systems, with a focus on simulation and real-world data analysis.
• Define objectives, criteria, and procedures for test plans related to future software builds.
• Execute system-level tests and analyze resulting data to assess performance of tactical deployments.
• Deliver formal test findings and performance assessments to appropriate stakeholders.
• Use tools such as Microsoft Excel, Python, or MATLAB to analyze missile defense system behavior in digital and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) environments.
• Formulate and recommend solutions to technical, operational, or integration challenges.
• Contribute to system optimization through special studies or investigations.
• Lead or coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, providing technical guidance or mentorship as needed.
• Travel occasionally (5%–10%) to support customer meetings, test events, or field integration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level