TELEMETRY ENGINEER

IGNITE; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite seeks a Telemetry Engineer to support Missile Defense Agency targets and countermeasures engineering. You will perform pre-mission trajectory validation and performance analysis for flight test events and provide onsite telemetry expertise during tests.

The role requires a STEM degree with 3+ years of experience, an active DoD Secret clearance, and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Java and C#. Experience with telemetry systems and data processing is essential to generate visualizations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance and US citizenship.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Java, and C#.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events.
• Perform vehicle telemetry data decommutation, reduction, conversions, etc.
• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings.
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts to develop analysis tools.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Java

C#

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Telemetry Systems

CAD software

Trajectory Analysis 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 Telemetry Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Engineering Directorates. In this role, you will provide critical engineering expertise to the team responsible for performing pre‑mission trajectory validation and performance analysis for the for the flight test events along with onsite expertise during flight events.

Job Requirements

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures (TC) program office with development of ballistic missile target vehicles
• Support the TC System Engineering team in all aspects of target design, analysis, and test to include requirements development and assessment, modeling and simulation, test analysis and reporting
• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development
• Technical focus areas include vehicle telemetry and mission analysis
• Configure and operate telemetry data acquisition equipment during test events
• Perform vehicle telemetry data decommutation, reduction, conversions, etc.
• Generate target vehicle visualizations, situational awareness displays, and reports/briefings
• Support mission planning, analysis, and reporting activities
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in multiple technical areas to develop analysis and engineering tools
• Utilize knowledge, skills and experience with missile characteristics (physical, kinematics, signatures) and engineering to support engineering activities and data product development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Java, C#, and other programming languages
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
• Experience supporting MDA and/or DoD test events
• Experience with telemetry systems and data processing
• Experience in any or all of the following disciplines: Design, CAD, Trajectory, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Signatures, Optical Signatures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non‑technical personnel

Security Clearance Requirements

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Other Requirements

Must be a US citizen and be able to hold an active Security Clearance at the Secret Level.