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001: Corporate

Requisition Number: 001

Location: Huntsville, AL

Status: Full Time

Job Description: This opportunity is for those who did not find a current match in Corporate and would like to submit their resume to Penta Research for future openings.

Special Requiments: Must be a US citizen.


To apply, email hr@pentaresearch.com your resume and cover letter.
To ensure accurate processing, include the job title and division (Corporate) in the subject.


002: Systems Engineering

Requisition Number: 002

Location: Huntsville, AL

Status: Full Time

Job Description: This opportunity is for those who did not find a current match in Systems Engineering and would like to submit their resume to Penta Research for future openings.

Special Requiments: Must be a US citizen.


To apply, email hr@pentaresearch.com your resume and cover letter.
To ensure accurate processing, include the job title and division (Systems Engineering) in the subject.


003: Modeling & Simulation

Requisition Number: 003

Location: Huntsville, AL

Status: Full Time

Job Description: This opportunity is for those who did not find a current match in Modeling & Simulation and would like to submit their resume to Penta Research for future openings.

Special Requiments: Must be a US citizen.


To apply, email hr@pentaresearch.com your resume and cover letter.
To ensure accurate processing, include the job title and division (Modeling & Simulation) in the subject.


004: Software Development

Requisition Number: 004

Location: Huntsville, AL

Status: Full Time

Job Description: This opportunity is for those who did not find a current match in Software Development and would like to submit their resume to Penta Research for future openings.

Special Requiments: Must be a US citizen.


To apply, email hr@pentaresearch.com your resume and cover letter.
To ensure accurate processing, include the job title and division (Software Development) in the subject.


005: Studies & Analysis

Requisition Number: 005

Location: Huntsville, AL

Status: Full Time

Job Description: This opportunity is for those who did not find a current match in Studies & Analysis and would like to submit their resume to Penta Research for future openings.

Special Requiments: Must be a US citizen.


To apply, email hr@pentaresearch.com your resume and cover letter.
To ensure accurate processing, include the job title and division (Studies & Analysis) in the subject.


006: Test & Evaluation

Requisition Number: 006

Location: Huntsville, AL

Status: Full Time

Job Description: This opportunity is for those who did not find a current match in Test & Evaluation and would like to submit their resume to Penta Research for future openings.

Special Requiments: Must be a US citizen.


To apply, email hr@pentaresearch.com your resume and cover letter.
To ensure accurate processing, include the job title and division (Test & Evaluation) in the subject.


007: Acquisition Support

Requisition Number: 007

Location: Huntsville, AL

Status: Full Time

Job Description: This opportunity is for those who did not find a current match in Acquisition Support and would like to submit their resume to Penta Research for future openings.

Special Requiments: Must be a US citizen.


To apply, email hr@pentaresearch.com your resume and cover letter.
To ensure accurate processing, include the job title and division (Acquisition Support) in the subject.


008: Logistics

Requisition Number: 008

Location: Huntsville, AL

Status: Full Time

Job Description: This opportunity is for those who did not find a current match in Logistics and would like to submit their resume to Penta Research for future openings.

Special Requiments: Must be a US citizen.


To apply, email hr@pentaresearch.com your resume and cover letter.
To ensure accurate processing, include the job title and division (Logistics) in the subject.


005: BMDS Sytems Analyst

Requisition Number: 005

Location: Huntsville, AL

Status: Full Time

Job Description: Responsible for developing BMDS-level peformance analysis of various system constructs. The ideal candidate would have a demonstrated understanding of the BMDS elements, and Engagement Sequence Groups (ESGs). The candidate would be responsible for:

  • Assessing adequacy of existing models, their fidelity information and limitations
  • Updating existing models and tools
  • Executing Penta's analysis tool suite
  • Analysis and presentation of results
  • Trouble-shooting anomalies
  • Benchmarking results with other industry simulations

The desired candidate ould have an analytical and software development blend. Strong emphasis desired in the area of software development or script development. Software skills required in order to update, modify and create analysis tools, scripts and post processors to mine through data, plot and display results in an organized and meaningful manner.

Education: BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related field

Required Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access), Working knowledge of programming languages (either C, C++, C#, Visual Basic or Fortran)

Preferred Skills: Perl, MySQL, MATLAB, Microsoft.NET Framework. Experience with threat (3-DOF or 6-DOF), interceptor, and sensor models would be beneficial. 5+ years of experience.

Special Requiments: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Must be a US citizen.


To apply, email hr@pentaresearch.com your resume and cover letter.
To ensure accurate processing, include the job title and division (Studies & Analysis) in the subject.


002: Systems Engineer

Requisition Number: 002

Location: Huntsville, AL

Status: Full Time

Job Description: Candidate will assess Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) component performance, and then tie all components together to assess both detailed component-level and overall element performance using a single simulation framework. Candidate will utilize the Systems Engineering Process which is based on an iterative, top-down, bottoms-up, hierarchical decomposition of system requirements, supported by trade studies that record supportable evidence for decisions and options to be considered. Areas of expertise desired include: 

  • Mission / Requirements Analysis- Documentation
  • Functional Analysis
  • Functional Allocation / Synthesis
  • Speciality Engineering - Systems Integration
  • Risk Analysis
  • Technical Performance Measurement
  • System Requirements / Performance Evaluation
  • Concept Definition / Design Control
  • Technology Insertion Trade Studies
  • Test Planning, Execution, and Data Reduction

Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related field.

Special Requiments: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Must be a US citizen.


To apply, email hr@pentaresearch.com your resume and cover letter.
To ensure accurate processing, include the job title and division (Systems Engineering) in the subject.