MISSLE DEFENSE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER

Job Title MISSLE DEFENSE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER Location Huntsville, AL 35806 US (Primary) Category Engineering Job Type Full-Time Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Bachelor's Degree Security Clearance Required Secret Job 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). Job Requirements 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. Job Requirements and Qualifications: 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.