Senior Signature/Data Analyst

APEX TK LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX TK LLC is seeking a Senior Signature/Data Analyst to support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures program. Responsibilities include developing and analyzing target products for flight tests, planning missions, and deploying for test analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with extensive experience or a Master's degree with significant experience. Desired skills include communication, teamwork, and proficiency in software tools relevant to trajectory and analysis.

Qualifications

• 20+ years experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 12+ years experience with a Master's degree.
• Interim security clearance required.
• Experience in trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensor exploitation, RF sensor exploitation, and geodesy.

Responsibilities

• Support development and analysis of target analysis products for MDA Flight Tests.
• Plan test activities and provide recommendations for assignments.
• Contribute to development of Target Vehicle trajectories and flight scenarios.
• Deploy for test missions and develop data analysis products.
• Participate in development and test planning activities.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings on Flight Test Targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Trajectory/kinematic simulation

EO/IR sensor exploitation

RF sensor exploitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Matlab

TAOS

STK software

Job description

General Overview

APEX TK is looking for an amazing Senior Signature/Data Analyst to join our team! In this role you will support MDA Targets and Countermeasures program in solid fuel debris model development and validation, pre and post-flight trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 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 as part of a team.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• B.S. in Engineering or Physics highly desired
• M.S. in Engineering or Physics
• Active Security Clearance desired.
• 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