Senior Signature / Data Analyst

Telesis; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Telesis in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced senior analyst for the Targets & Countermeasures program. You will support debris model development, trajectory analysis, and mission data products within a fast-paced defense context.

The role requires an interim Secret clearance, a Bachelor's (or higher) and 20+ years (or 12+ with Master’s) of experience, with strong communication and solo/team work abilities. On-site work with a small, high-trust team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of experience or Master’s with 12+ years.
• Interim Security clearance required.
• Experience in at least two of trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensing, RF sensing, geodesy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work alone or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre- and post-mission activities.
• Plan test activities and assign team tasks for mission support.
• Contribute to development of target trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes.
• Produce data analyses and products such as BETs, quick-look briefs, and launch times within 24 hours.

Skills

Trajectory simulation

EO/IR sensing

RF sensing

Geodesy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Matlab

TAOS

STK

Microsoft Office

Job description

Support the Targets & Countermeasures program with solid-fuel debris model development and validation, plus pre-/post-flight trajectory and signature/data analysis.

Clearance: Interim Secret | Level: Principal | Experience: 20+ years | Education: Bachelor's (4-yr) | Location: Huntsville, AL | Type: Full-time

What You'll Do

• Support the development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre-mission and post-mission activities for all MDA Flight Tests
• Plan test activities and provide recommendations for team assignments to support mission activities
• Contribute to development of Target Vehicle notional trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes
• Deploy for test missions and develop data analysis products such as Target Best Estimated Trajectory (BET), Target Quick-look Brief, and Target Launch Time within required 24-hour (quick-look) timeframe, ensuring accuracy of data products
• Participate in target development and test planning activities such as Target System Readiness Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Target and Test Readiness Reviews, providing analysis and recommendations
• Prepare technical reports and/or briefings on various technical aspects of Flight Test Targets

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of experience, or Master's Degree with 12+ years experience.
• Interim Security clearance.
• Experience in a minimum of 2 of the following areas: trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensor exploitation, RF sensor exploitation, geodesy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well alone and with a team

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 in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Skilled in use of Matlab, and TAOS software
• Familiar with STK software
• Experience with missiles, targets, missile defense systems or hypersonic weapons

About Telesis

Telesis is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business advancing missile defense, systems engineering, AI, and aerospace design. Small team, high trust, no bureaucracy: you work directly with customers who know your name, on problems that matter, with leadership still in the technical fight. U.S. citizenship required.