MISSLE DEFENSE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER

IGNITE; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IGNITE in Huntsville, AL seeks a Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to join TEAMS Next MDS Engineering. This full-time role is based at the customer site with telework possible per requirements. You will develop and enhance CGT dashboards and support Architecture Validation efforts for high-stakes defense programs.

Required: 3+ years in missile defense or DoD programs, active TS/SCI clearance, STEM degree. Proficiency with QlikSense/Tableau/Power BI and MBSE is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supporting missile defense or large DoD programs.
• Experience analyzing large datasets.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Architecture Validation Team within MDA’s Chief Architect’s Office.
• Assist in developing and managing the CGT, including reviewing, updating, and organizing capability gaps and threat information.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to support reporting, analysis, and architecture decisions.
• Work with other MDA organizations to help them understand and use the CGT while gaining insight into missile defense system elements.
• Engage cross-functional teams and CGT users to identify reporting needs and deliver data-driven decision support.

Skills

Large datasets analysis

Excel & PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

QlikSense

Tableau

Power BI

Cameo

Palantir

Job description

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.

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 Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer 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 the MDA Architecture Validation team as an Architecture Assessment Engineer by developing and enhancing the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT).

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provide direct support to the Architecture Validation Team within MDA’s Chief Architect’s Office.
• Assist in developing and managing the CGT, including reviewing, updating, and organizing capability gaps and threat information.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to support reporting, analysis, and architecture decisions.
• Work with other MDA organizations to help them understand and use the CGT while gaining insight into missile defense system elements.
• Engage cross-functional teams and CGT users to identify reporting needs and deliver data-driven decision support.

Job Requirements And Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years supporting missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects.

• Experience working with and analyzing large datasets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Working knowledge of MDS components, architectures, concepts, and threats, demonstrated through analysis.
• Proficiency in QlikSense, Tableau, Power BI, or similar data analytics and visualization tools.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering processes, including MBSE and Digital Engineering strategies.
• Experience with Cameo, Palantir, or similar Digital Engineering tools and platforms.

Security Clearance Requirements

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

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field.

Other Requirements

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