Operations Analyst (Mission Engineering)

TL;DR

Operations Analyst (Mission Engineering): Designing and executing large-scale modeling and simulation campaigns to deliver operational analysis and system performance assessments for defense and national security programs with an accent on statistical validation and physics-based modeling. Focus on quantifying system effectiveness, refining sensor and weapon models, and communicating actionable insights to technical leadership.

Location: Onsite in Hawthorne, California, United States

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology company redefining modern defense through Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) to provide domain dominance.

What you will do

• Scope, plan, and execute mission-level M&S studies using tools like AFSIM, ESAMS, Brawler, and Ansys STK.
• Build and refine physics-based models for sensors, communications, aircraft (including unmanned), weapons, and spacecraft.
• Apply rigorous statistical methodologies to simulation results to quantify measures of effectiveness.
• Develop Python-based analysis tools and pipelines for data processing, statistical analysis, and visualization.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and growth teams to translate operational questions into analytical approaches.
• Document findings in technical reports and present results to senior stakeholders, including flag/general officers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS, Aerospace/Software Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting defense, intelligence, or advanced technology programs.
• Extensive direct experience with combat simulations (AFSIM, ESAMS, Brawler, Ansys STK, or equivalent).
• Strong proficiency in Python and MATLAB, including scientific computing libraries (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch).
• Eligibility to obtain a Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Comfortable working on Linux-based systems and writing scalable scripts.

Nice to have

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Expertise analyzing the full kill chain across multiple domains (air, space, electronic warfare).
• Deep expertise in radar sensor performance analysis and model validation.
• Experience designing large-scale Monte Carlo and DOE-driven simulation campaigns.
• Exposure to DIS networking and visualization tools like MAK VR-Forces or SIMDIS.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid by the company.
• 401k with 50% company match (up to 6% of pay), FSA, and HSA.
• Free daily lunch, 'No meeting Fridays', and unlimited PTO.
• Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, and relocation assistance.
• Dynamic startup environment with a global team across five offices.