MISSLE DEFENSE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER

Ignite is currently seeking a driven Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer 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 the MDA Architecture Validation team as an Architecture Assessment Engineer by developing and enhancing the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct support to the Architecture Validation Team within MDA’s Chief Architect’s Office.

• Assist in developing and managing the CGT, including reviewing, updating, and organizing capability gaps and threat information.

• Develop dashboards and visualizations to support reporting, analysis, and architecture decisions.

• Work with other MDA organizations to help them understand and use the CGT while gaining insight into missile defense system elements.

• Engage cross-functional teams and CGT users to identify reporting needs and deliver data-driven decision support.

A minimum of 3 years supporting missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects.

• Experience working with and analyzing large datasets.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Working knowledge of MDS components, architectures, concepts, and threats, demonstrated through analysis.

• Proficiency in QlikSense, Tableau, Power BI, or similar data analytics and visualization tools.

• Working knowledge of systems engineering processes, including MBSE and Digital Engineering strategies.

• Experience with Cameo, Palantir, or similar Digital Engineering tools and platforms.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must have an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field.

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.