Senior Signature/Data Analyst

Ignite Fueling Innovation is seeking a Senior Signature/Data Analyst to support TEAMS Next MDS Engineering in Huntsville, AL on a hybrid schedule. This role contributes to mission-focused analysis for MDA targets and countermeasures, including modeling and validation work, trajectory analysis, and on-site support through rapid analysis products.

What you’ll do

• Support the development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products used for pre- and post-mission activities across all MDA flight tests.
• Plan mission test activities and recommend team assignments to support mission execution.
• Contribute to target vehicle notional trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes.
• Deploy for test missions and deliver 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, providing analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings focused on flight test targets.

Minimum qualifications

• 20 years minimum with a bachelor’s degree, or 12 years minimum with a master’s degree.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensor exploitation, RF sensor exploitation, or geodesy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of 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.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience with MATLAB and TAOS; familiarity with STK.
• Experience with missiles, targets, missile defense systems, or hypersonic weapons.

Security and eligibility

• Security clearance: Must have at least an Interim Secret clearance.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required.
• Travel: Required; frequency and duration to be confirmed.

Tools and technologies

• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
• MATLAB
• TAOS
• STK