Senior Signature/Data Analyst (MDA)

Mission Driven Research, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research, Inc, located in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Senior Signature/Data Analyst to engage with the MDA Targets and Countermeasures program. The role emphasizes collaboration on solid fuel debris modeling and post-flight analysis, requiring a strong background with 20 years of experience or more.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and possess extensive knowledge in areas such as trajectory simulation and sensor exploitation. A full-time position, this job offers substantial responsibility and the potential for impactful contributions to defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of experience or Master's degree with 12+ years experience.
• Interim Security clearance required.
• Experience in at least 2 areas like trajectory or kinematic simulation.

Responsibilities

• Support development of target analysis products for all MDA Flight Tests.
• Plan test activities and provide team assignments.
• Contribute to target vehicle trajectories and flight scenarios.

Skills

Trajectory/kinematic simulation

EO/IR sensor exploitation

RF sensor exploitation

Geodesy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Matlab

TAOS software

STK software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

MDR 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Skills

• 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 Skills

• 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

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Interim Secret
• Position Level
  • Principal
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 20
• Education Level Required
  • 4-yr

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