SENIOR TECHNICAL INTEGRATOR

Ignite Now; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Now is seeking a Senior Technical Integrator to join our Huntsville, AL team. This role will support the Missile Defense Agency's X-Band Radars Program Manager, delivering critical impact to missions involving AI/ML and advanced defense systems.

The ideal candidate possesses both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree, along with significant experience in complex DoD programs. An active Secret security clearance is essential for this position, emphasizing the importance of problem-solving and systems engineering expertise.

Qualifications

• MS degree with 12+ years or BS degree with 20+ years of experience.
• Active DOD SECRET (or above) security clearance required.
• Experience with missile defense-related complex DoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Advise on cost, schedule, and technical performance for X-Band Radars.
• Provide Systems Engineering expertise and assessment.
• Collaborate across the MDA organization.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Job Title

SENIOR TECHNICAL INTEGRATOR

Location

Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Full-Time

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Job Description

Igniters operate in the world’s most demanding environment. Igniters are self‑motivated, mission‑driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters’ hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high‑stakes challenges across AI/ML, space and missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee‑owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission‑critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.

Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.

Ignite is currently seeking a Senior Technical Integrator to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Sensors X‑Band Radars Program Manager and other Senior Leadership.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Will be responsible for advising the X‑Band Radars Program Manager on matters related to cost, schedule, technical performance, and programmatic risk related to assets on Guam.
• Provide Systems Engineering expertise, knowledge, analysis, and process management.
• Provide independent technical and programmatic assessment.
• Perform requirements development and analysis.
• Provide risk analysis and mitigation development.
• Identify, analyze, and document system, design, interface, assessment, and validation/verification requirements to include risk assessments.
• Collaborate across the MDA organization.
• Present technical information to MDA Leadership at various levels.
• Serve as Senior Leadership representative for the International Engineering Services Program (IESP).
• Coordinate all aspects of TPY‑2 IESP sustainment for the TPY‑2 Radar Development Product Office.
• Develop, coordinate, and liaise with the THAAD Weapon IESP coordinator, prime contractor, and THAAD Weapon System Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• MS degree in + 12 years experience; or BS degree in + 20 years experience.
• Experience working on missile defense‑related or other complex, large DoD program.
• Active DOD SECRET (or above) security clearance.
• Must have strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, capable of interfacing verbally and in writing with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Prime Contractor.
• Ability to work independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with Program Management.
• Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes.
• Ability to self‑manage and initiate within team structure.
• Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries.
• Ability presenting complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in STEM
• Working knowledge of MDA Change Management Process.
• Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures.
• Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure.
• Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts.
• Experience with MDA/SN and AN/TPY-2.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance

Travel Requirements

This role requires limited travel

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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