SYSTEMS ANALYST III

Ignite Now; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include capturing and developing system models, leveraging MBSE tools, and coordinating with internal and external teams to collaborate on models. An active Secret Security Clearance and a Bachelor’s Degree in STEM are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering.
• Strong MBSE experience.
• Ability to excel in a team setting.
• Experience with interface or interoperability engineering domains.

Responsibilities

• Assist with capturing and developing new system models to become the backbone for how MDA will approach future engineering efforts.
• Leverage your skills with a variety of MBSE tools.
• Coordinate with internal, and external teams to collaborate on models.

Skills

Team collaboration

Model-based engineering

Interoperability experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Discipline

Tools

MBSE tools

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 driven, detail‑oriented Systems Analyst III to join our team! In this role you will support the MDA Chief Engineer in transforming the way in which the agency approaches engineering. The ideal candidate has strong experience working with MBSE tools and is interested in utilizing those tools to help move the agency away from document‑driven engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with capturing and developing new system models to become the backbone for how MDA will approach future engineering efforts.
• Leverage your skills with a variety of MBSE tools.
• Coordinate with internal, and external teams to collaborate on models.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience
• Strong Model‑based engineering experience
• Ability to excel in a team setting
• Experience with Interface or Interoperability engineering domains

Desired Qualifications

• Expertise in C2, data transport, PNT, or interoperability

Security Clearance Requirements

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Discipline

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