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RANGE SAFETY ENGINEER

ignitenow
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/9/2026
Job Title
RANGE SAFETY ENGINEER
Location
Huntsville, AL 35806 US (Primary)
Category
Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
Master's Degree
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Job Description

 

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, detail-oriented Range Safety Engineer to join our team supporting the Targes and Countermeasures Engineering Directorate at Missile Defense Agency in Huntsville, AL. This position is expected to be onsite. In this role you will get to facilitate the modeling, simulation, and analyses of future concepts that shape the future of the Missile Defense System (MDS) and respond to Warfighter needs. In this position you will provide assistance across the targets portfolio with flight termination system and range safety requirements development and verification, GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout. You may also be called upon to support component failure investigations and review boards.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 

· Serve as Range Safety expert on behalf of the Targets Program office during Flight tests, Range Safety Working Groups, and functionality testing

· Provide oversight of requirements development and allocation and verification for targets flight termination system products, including autonomous flight termination systems, and associated range safety Performance and/or oversight of GFE and CFE hardware and software development, acceptance, qualification, integration, and checkout

· Provide summary and detailed level reports as necessary to document status, findings, and recommendations

· Represent the interests of the customer in Working Groups, forums, and Technical Interchange Meetings

 

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

 

Required Qualifications

· Master of Science in STEM 12 years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program

· Active Secret clearance

· Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems

· Working knowledge of Range Safety Requirements

· Familiarity with flight safety analysis and analysis products

· Proficiency in Range Tracking Systems (inertial measurement, GPS, C-band tracking)

· Proficiency with RCC-319 Flight Termination Commonality Standard and RCC-324 Global Positioning and Inertial Measurements Range Safety Tracking Systems Commonality Standard

· Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and have the individual flexibility to work multiple actions simultaneously and resolve time sensitive issues

· Strong communication skills to include oral, written and briefing

Desired Qualifications

· Highly Desired - Familiarity with autonomous flight termination systems

· Flight Test Range Safety experience

· Background in batteries, RF systems, ordnance and ordnance devices, antennas.

· 10 years of experience in defense and aerospace

 

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance

 

 

Education Requirements:

· Master’s Degree in STEM Discipline

 

 

Other Requirements:

Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and hold an active Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
Accommodation Request: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our Careers sites as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance in completing the application process. Please send your request to IgniteHR@IgniteNow.Net

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