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Missile Analyst

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Missile Analyst

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Location:

Dahlgren, VA 22485, USA

Work mode:

Hybrid

Published on:

1 October 2026

What they need


MTSI is seeking a Missile Analyst with experience in developing 6-Degree-Of-Freedom missile simulations. The candidate will join a threat engineering team focused on delivering models, simulations, and analytical products of foreign weapon systems supporting DoW’s Integrated Air Missile Defense (IAMD) mission. This role offers the opportunity to work on high visibility, cutting-edge missile systems and contribute to innovative solutions for national defense.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct performance analysis, design, integration, and testing of foreign missile systems with a focus on aerodynamics, propulsion, Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) for offensive and defensive systems.
  • Develop and analyze missile flight kinematics to support Threat Engineering products.
  • Collaborate with engineers and developers to prototype and test missile system flight dynamics using high-fidelity 6-DOF simulations in C++ and MATLAB.
  • Provide detailed engineering analysis and analytic products for aerodynamics, propulsion, mass properties/moments of inertia, and GNC on foreign missile systems.
  • Support ongoing Threat Engineering program and contribute to the development of corporate tool sets.

Qualifications

  • US citizenship and a secret level clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in modeling missile systems development, including airbreathing, ballistic or hypersonic missiles, tactical weapons, US Navy interceptors, kill vehicles, on-board algorithms, or related analysis.
  • Software development skills include but not limited to C++, Python, MATLAB
  • Strong background in modeling and simulation with object-oriented code environments.
  • Experience integrating models from different coding languages
  • Experience with 6-DOF flight simulations including Aerodynamics, Propulsion Autopilots, Guidance algorithms, Navigation systems, state estimation, high fidelity seeker processing or target discrimination algorithms. Experience with model Verification and Validation (V&V) processes and techniques.

Preferred qualifications

  • MS or PhD
  • Candidate should also have demonstrated ability to formulate and conduct analyses at the missile system and subsystem level to support requirements development and performance assessment.
  • Demonstrated capability in missile system performance analysis and design.

The pay range for this position is $115,000 year to $130,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI offers a full range of medical benefits, 401k, ESOP, paid time off, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

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Perks and Benefits

  • Vacation:

    New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year

  • Health Insurance:

    Zero Deductible Health Plans

  • Flexible Schedules:

    Flex Schedules

  • Professional Development:

    Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement

  • ESOP:

    Funded Stock Ownership Plan

  • 401k Match+:

    6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting

  • Bonus Program:

    Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity

  • Mentorship:

    Career Mentorship Programs

Why is MTSI a great place to work

  • Interesting Work:

    Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

  • Values:

    Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

  • 100% Employee Owned:

    We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

  • Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

    • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
    • Flexible schedules
    • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
    • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
    • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
    • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
    • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
    • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  • Track Record of Success:

    We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com

EEO Statement

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Why is MTSI a great place to work

  • Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  • Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  • 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  • Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
    • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
    • Flexible schedules
    • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
    • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
    • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
    • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
    • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
    • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  • Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

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