Senior Mach-TB Mission Analyst

SAIC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Engineer to lead telemetry data processing for the MACH-TB program. You will generate Best Estimate Trajectory (BET) and Quick-Look Brief (QLB) data from telemetry, ensuring decrypted links are used for precise trajectory analysis. On-site coordination with Range or Vehicle providers is required.

The role emphasizes GN&C data processing, 6DOF navigation solutions, and delivering analysis results to stakeholders on time.

Qualifications

• Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years experience or Master’s with 3 years.
• Experience in telemetry data analysis or GN&C field.
• Proficiency in 6DOF analysis and navigation solutions.
• Experience with decryption processes and handling decrypted telemetry stream data (CH10) and IRIG-B timing.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team to complete complex tasks under tight timelines.
• Ability to work on-site and coordinate with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end telemetry data processing for the MACH-TB program and generate BETs and QLBs.
• Oversee decryption and source selection of telemetry data streams and TM antenna recordings.
• Operate TM rack equipment to receive decrypted telemetry links and IRIG-B timing signals.
• Process telemetry inputs to generate 6DOF navigation solutions and blended GPS/IMU data.
• Analyze telemetry format documents for word/frame locations, sync patterns, data rates, and scale factors.
• Ensure data quality and integrity to drive HWIL and SIL testing; deliver results to stakeholders.
• Analyze information from pre-launch to LOS and post-impact stages.

Skills

Telemetry analysis

GN&C data processing

6DOF navigation

IRIG-B timing

Data decryption

Team leadership

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Decryption tools

Job description

Job ID 2617632-OTHLOC-100000732091342

Location Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted 2026-10-06

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Aerospace Engr

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Engineer to serve as an Analysis Lead for the Mach-TB Program Office. This individual will help lead pre- and post-mission analysis activities, overseeing on-site processing of telemetry (TM) data related to the MACH-TB program. This role involves the generation of Best Estimate Trajectory (BET) and Quick-Look Brief (QLB) data products by processing Launch Vehicle (LV) and MACH-TB “owned” Test Vehicle telemetry data. Critical oversight ensures decrypted TM links and other telemetry data are utilized for precise trajectory and performance analysis. The candidate must demonstrate expertise working with navigation solutions, telemetry format interpretation, and real-time GN&C (Guidance, Navigation & Control) data processing in demanding aerospace or test environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Help lead end-to-end telemetry data processing efforts for the MACH-TB program, ensuring accurate and timely generation of BETs and QLBs.
• Oversee data handling, including the decryption (if necessary) and best source selection of telemetry data streams, as well as processing individual TM antenna recordings.
• Manage and operate TM rack equipment to receive decrypted telemetry links (data and clock) and IRIG-B timing signals from the Range or Vehicle provider.
• Process telemetry inputs to generate the following
  • 6DOF navigation solutions for instrumented objects including
    • GPS Time, Position, Velocity.
    • IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) outputs Time, delta angles, delta velocities, body-sensed accelerations, body orientation, and rates.
    • Blended GPS/IMU Navigation Solution (if available).
    • IMU-only Navigation Solution (if available).
    • Body-frame definitions.
• Analyze telemetry format documents and ensure adequate documentation/access to
  • Word locations
  • Frame locations
  • Sync patterns
  • Data rates
  • Scale factors
  • Bias/offset factors
  • Engineering units
• Manage and validate data quality and integrity, ensuring a nominal trajectory file drives decrypted hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
• Analyze and interpret information from pre-launch through post-impact/loss-of-signal (LOS).
• Ensure timely delivery and communication of analysis results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Interim Secret Clearance required to start, with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science) with 5 years’ experience or a Master’s Degree and 3 years’ experience.
• Experience in telemetry data analysis or a related GN&C field.
• Proficiency in handling the six degrees of freedom (6DOF) analysis and generation of navigation solutions.
• Strong expertise in interpreting telemetry format data and creating corresponding data products.
• Experience with decryption processes and handling decrypted telemetry stream data, CH10 format, and IRIG-B timing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in multidisciplinary environments to complete technically complex tasks under tight timelines.
• Ability to work on-site and coordinate with external stakeholders (e.g., Range or Vehicle providers).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an engineering or technical field.
• Familiarity with mobile telemetry systems, HWIL/SIL testing, and high-fidelity simulations of aerospace systems.
• Experience in programming languages and data manipulation for telemetry applications (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar tools).

Key Competencies

• Analytical Skills Strong attention to detail and capability to analyze large and complex datasets in telemetry, GN&C, and navigation.
• Communication Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences, from engineers to non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical Problem Solving Expertise in troubleshooting telemetry and data reliability issues.