Senior Signature/Data Analyst

Ignite Fueling Innovation; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Fueling Innovation seeks 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 trajectory modeling, validation work, and on-site rapid analysis products, with duties spanning planning, test readiness reviews, and technical reporting.

Qualifications

• 20 years minimum with a bachelor’s degree, or 12 years minimum with a master’s degree.
• Experience in at least two of 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: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physics; Master of Science in Engineering or Physics.
• Active security clearance beyond the interim minimum.
• Experience leading sub-teams to analyze and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products used for pre- and post-mission activities across 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 Target BET, Target Quick Look Brief, and Target Launch Time products within a 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.

Skills

Trajectory/kinematic simulation

EO/IR sensor exploitation

RF sensor exploitation

Geodesy

Strong communication skills

Independent and team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

MATLAB

TAOS

STK

Job description

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