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# MISSLE DEFENSE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER

- **Company:** Ignite, LLC
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Decision Support Systems, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, Systems Architecture, Tableau (Software), Qliksense, SC Clearance, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c5ff98c118e6301b

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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.