SENIOR SIGNATURE/DATA ANALYST

Ignite is currently seeking a driven Senior Signature/Data Analyst to join our team supporting TEAMS Next MDS Engineering in Huntsville, AL. This full-time position is based at the customer site; telework is allowed subject to customer requirements and an agreed schedule. This role supports MDA Targets and Countermeasures in solid fuel debris model development and validation, pre- and post-flight trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre- and post-mission activities for all MDA flight tests.

• Plan test activities and recommend team assignments for mission support.

• Contribute to target vehicle notional trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes.

• Deploy for test missions and develop accurate Target Best Estimated Trajectory (BET), Target Quick Look Brief, and Target Launch Time products within the required 24-hour quick-look timeframe.

• Participate in target development and test planning, including Target System Readiness Reviews, Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews, and Target and Test Readiness Reviews; provide analysis and recommendations.

• Prepare technical reports and briefings on flight test targets.

A minimum of 20 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 12 years with a master’s degree.

• Experience in at least two areas: trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensor exploitation, RF sensor exploitation, or geodesy.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and with a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physics highly desired; Master of Science in Engineering or Physics also preferred.

• Active security clearance beyond the interim minimum.

• Experience working independently and/or leading sub-teams to analyze and resolve problems.

• Skill using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Skill using MATLAB and TAOS; familiarity with STK.

• Experience with missiles, targets, missile defense systems, or hypersonic weapons.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must have at least an Interim Secret clearance.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with 20 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree with 12 or more years.

Other Requirements:

U.S. citizenship required. Travel required; frequency and duration to be confirmed.

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.