Senior Signature/Data Analyst
Job Description
Senior Signature/Data Analyst to support MDA mission activities in Huntsville, AL.
Responsibilities
- Develop, integrate, analyze, and document target analysis products for pre-mission and post-mission activities across all MDA Flight Tests
- Plan test activities and provide recommendations for team assignments to support mission execution
- Contribute to development of Target Vehicle notional trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes
- Support test mission deployment and deliver data analysis products, including:
- Target Best Estimated Trajectory (BET)
- Target Quick-look Brief
- Target Launch Time
- Produce quick-look data products within the required 24-hour timeframe and ensure analysis accuracy
- Participate in target development and test planning events, including:
- Target System Readiness Reviews
- Preliminary Design Reviews
- Critical Design Reviews
- Target and Test Readiness Reviews
- Prepare technical reports and/or briefings on technical aspects of Flight Test Targets
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 20+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience (education per specified level)
- Experience in at least 2 of the following:
- Trajectory/kinematic simulation
- EO/IR sensor exploitation
- RF sensor exploitation
- Geodesy
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively alone and with a team
- U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Technologies
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- MATLAB
- TAOS software
- STK software
Preferred Qualifications
- B.S. in Engineering or Physics (highly desired)
- M.S. in Engineering or Physics
- Experience working independently and/or leading sub-teams to analyze and resolve problems
- Skilled use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Skilled use of MATLAB and TAOS software
- Familiarity with STK software
- Experience with missiles, targets, missile defense systems, or hypersonic weapons