Senior Missile Defense Architecture Analyst

• Full-Time
• Experienced (Non-Manager)
• Master's Degree
• Secret
• Information Technology

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 Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Analyst to join our team supporting TEAMS Next MDS Engineering in Fort Belvoir, VA. This is a full‑time position. Telework is allowed; the on‑site schedule and duty site are to be confirmed. This role leads or participates in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts and modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support architecture assessment.

A minimum of 12 years with a master’s degree, or 20 years with a bachelor’s degree, in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects.

• Assess MDS capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop architecture solutions that mitigate gaps and/or improve performance.
• Develop analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools, post-process and assess results, and prepare architecture analysis briefs and reports.
• Support M&S efforts and tailor tools to specific analysis plans.
• Solid understanding of current MDS architecture and future concepts.
• Experience modeling, assessing, and evaluating future missile defense architectures.
• Strong ability to interpret results and present findings clearly.
• Effective verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize tasks by importance and urgency.

• Experience with AFSIM or similar MDS simulation tools/frameworks.
• Background in IAMD/Cruise Missile Defense systems and/or space systems.
• Experience defining and using advanced concepts and algorithms for M&S of MDS architectures.

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

Master’s degree with 12 or more years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 20 or more years.

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

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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