SENIOR SIGNATURE/DATA ANALYST

Job Title

SENIOR SIGNATURE/DATA ANALYST

Location

Huntsville, AL 35806 US (Primary)

Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor'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 Senior Signature/Data Analyst to join our team supporting TEAMS Next MDS Engineering in Huntsville, AL. This full-time position is based at the customer site; telework is allowed subject to customer requirements and an agreed schedule. This role supports MDA Targets and Countermeasures in solid fuel debris model development and validation, pre- and post-flight trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre- and post-mission activities for all MDA flight tests.

• Plan test activities and recommend team assignments for mission support.

• Contribute to target vehicle notional trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes.

• Deploy for test missions and develop accurate Target Best Estimated Trajectory (BET), Target Quick Look Brief, and Target Launch Time products within the required 24-hour quick-look timeframe.

• Participate in target development and test planning, including Target System Readiness Reviews, Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews, and Target and Test Readiness Reviews; provide analysis and recommendations.

• Prepare technical reports and briefings on flight test targets.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

A minimum of 20 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 12 years with a master’s degree.

• Experience in at least two areas: trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensor exploitation, RF sensor exploitation, or geodesy.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and with a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physics highly desired; Master of Science in Engineering or Physics also preferred.

• Active security clearance beyond the interim minimum.

• Experience working independently and/or leading sub-teams to analyze and resolve problems.

• Skill using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Skill using MATLAB and TAOS; familiarity with STK.

• Experience with missiles, targets, missile defense systems, or hypersonic weapons.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must have at least an Interim Secret clearance.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with 20 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree with 12 or more years.

Other Requirements:

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

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.

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