SENIOR MISSILE DEFENSE ARCHITECTURE ANALYST

Igniters operate in the world’s most demanding environment. Igniters are self-motivated, mission-driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters’ hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high-stakes challenges across AI/ML, space and missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee-owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission-critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.

Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.

Ignite is currently seeking a driven Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Analyst to join our team supporting TEAMS Next MDS Engineering in Fort Belvoir, VA. This is a full-time position. Telework is allowed; the on-site schedule and duty site are to be confirmed. This role leads or participates in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts and modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support architecture assessment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assess MDS capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop architecture solutions that mitigate gaps and/or improve performance.

• Develop analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools, post-process and assess results, and prepare architecture analysis briefs and reports.

• Support M&S efforts and tailor tools to specific analysis plans.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

A minimum of 12 years with a master’s degree, or 20 years with a bachelor’s degree, in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects.

• Solid understanding of current MDS architecture and future concepts.

• Experience modeling, assessing, and evaluating future missile defense architectures.

• Strong ability to interpret results and present findings clearly.

• Effective verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.

• Strong time management and ability to prioritize tasks by importance and urgency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Experience with AFSIM or similar MDS simulation tools/frameworks.

• Background in IAMD/Cruise Missile Defense systems and/or space systems.

• Experience defining and using advanced concepts and algorithms for M&S of MDS architectures.

• Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must have an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Education Requirements:

Master’s degree with 12 or more years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 20 or more years.

Other Requirements:

U.S. citizenship required. Travel required; frequency and duration to be confirmed.