SENIOR MISSILE DEFENSE INTEGRATION ENGINEER

Ignite Now; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Now in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Senior Missile Defense Integration Engineer to provide critical Systems Engineering Technical Assistance for the Ground-based Midcourse Dense Product Office. This role involves developing procedures for the GMD Weapon System and collaborating with government and industry partners for successful integration.

The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in STEM, 12+ years of experience in structural analysis, and strong communication skills. An active Secret Clearance is required, making this a vital role for our national defense efforts.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related professional experience in mechanical/aerospace structural analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with Ground-based Missile Defense interceptors, launch, or ground systems.
• Ability to lead Technical Interchange Meetings and Working Groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop fielding and integration procedures for the GMD Weapon System.
• Coordinate with contractors and government teams on configuration management.
• Support planning and execution of GMD WSI test activities.

Skills

Mechanical/aerospace structural analysis

Testing complex military weapon systems

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

MS STEM degree

Job description

SENIOR MISSILE DEFENSE INTEGRATION ENGINEER – (759)

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 Senior Missile Defense Integration Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide Systems Engineering Technical Assistance to the Ground‑based Midcourse Dense (GMD) Product Office under the Teams‑Next Missile Defense Systems Engineering (TN‑MDSE) contract managed by the Missile Defense Agency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify fielding, modification, and integration procedures for elements of the GMD Weapon System
• Coordinate with Prime contractor development, and contractor/Government fielding and configuration management teams to generate, implement, and monitor configuration management in support of the GMD Weapon System Integration (WSI) Program Office
• Support planning, coordination, and execution of GMD WSI test activities
• Support and lead multi‑disciplinary Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) and Working Groups (WG) with missile defense Government and Industry partners
• Coordinate and support execution of TIMs and/or WGs in the absence of Government Product Office Chairs. Document activities, actions, and Executive Summaries of structural analysis TIMs and WGs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MS STEM degree and 12+ years of related professional experience in mechanical/aerospace structural analysis
• Demonstrated experience with Ground‑based Missile Defense interceptors, launch or ground systems
• Demonstrated experience testing complex military weapon systems (Test Management and/or Test Conductor experience Highly Desired)
• Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated Govt/Industry multi‑disciplinary team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance or eligibility for TS upgrade as required
• Demonstrated experience with Missile Defense Agency managed weapon systems
• Demonstrated experience with complex weapon system checkout procedures

Security Clearance Requirements

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance

Education Requirements

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.