Senior Signature & Data Analyst: Flight Test Targets

4M Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

4M Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Signature/Data Analyst to support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures program in debris model development, trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 20+ years or a Master's with 12+ years, an active security clearance, and expertise in trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR or RF sensor exploitation, or geodesy, plus strong communication. Proficiency with MATLAB is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of experience, or Master's with 12+ years.
• Active/interim security clearance.
• Experience in two of: trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensor exploitation, RF sensor exploitation, geodesy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well alone and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Support development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre- and post-mission activities.
• 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 BET, quick-look brief, and Launch Time within 24 hours.
• Participate in system readiness and design reviews, providing analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and/or briefings on various technical aspects of Flight Test Targets.

Skills

Trajectory/kinematic simulation

EO/IR sensor exploitation

RF sensor exploitation

Geodesy

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (20+ years experience)

Master's degree (12+ years)

Tools

MATLAB

TAOS software

STK software

Job description

4M Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Signature/Data Analyst to support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures program in debris model development, trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 20+ years or a Master's with 12+ years, an active security clearance, and expertise in trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR or RF sensor exploitation, or geodesy, plus strong communication. Proficiency with MATLAB is a plus.