Chaos Industries
Operations Research Analyst, Mission Engineering
$140K–$225K
El Segundo, California, United States +2 · Full-time · Posted Jun 17, 2026
- Location
- El Segundo, California, United States
Los Angeles, California, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Experience
- 5+ years supporting defense, intelligence, or advanced technology programs; demonstrated experience leading mission-level operations analysis studies.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Aerospace/Software/Computer Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics, or a related field.
About the job
Designs and validates mission-level models and simulations, analyzes system effectiveness, and communicates decision-ready findings for defense, national security, and commercial programs.
What you'll do
- Plan and execute modeling and simulation studies, including building and validating models of sensors, communications, weapons, aircraft, spacecraft, and other platforms.
- Apply statistical methods and develop Python-based tools to analyze simulation results and quantify system performance.
- Document and present findings, and collaborate with engineering, product, growth, and customer teams on operational analysis and pursuits.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a listed related field.
- 5+ years supporting defense, intelligence, or advanced technology programs through industry or government employment.
- Leadership of mission-level operations analysis studies, with experience delivering decision-quality results to senior stakeholders.
- Direct experience with combat simulations such as AFSIM, ESAMS, Brawler, Ansys STK, or equivalent, plus rigorous statistical analysis and proficiency in Python and MATLAB.
Nice to have
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Expertise in full-kill-chain analysis, sensor performance, model validation, large-scale Monte Carlo or DOE campaigns, or related listed areas.
Pay
$140,000 - 225,000 (base salary)
Tools
AFSIM, ESAMS, Brawler, Ansys STK, Python, MATLAB, Pandas, NumPy
AI focus
Use and validate outputs of AI-assisted coding tools as part of software development practices.
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