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Senior Signature/Data Analyst (MDA)
Mission Driven ResearchHuntsville, AL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Aug 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical defense programs by developing advanced data analysis products and supporting mission-critical activities. If you possess strong analytical skills and experience in trajectory simulation or sensor exploitation, you'll thrive in this impactful, on-site position. Apply today to join a mission-driven team and advance your career in a vital sector.
Quick Overview
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
MDR is looking for an amazing Senior Signature/Data Analyst to join our team! In this role you will support MDA Targets and Countermeasures program in solid fuel debris model development and validation, pre and post-flight trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support.
Job Description (What You'll Be Doing)
Required Skills (What Required Skills You Bring)
Preferred Skills (Desired but not Required)
Position Requirements
Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us by email () or by phone by calling . When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.
Job Description (What You'll Be Doing)
- Support the development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre-mission and post-mission activities for all MDA Flight Tests
- Plan test activities and provide recommendations for team assignments to support mission activities
- Contribute to development of Target Vehicle notional trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes
- Deploy for test missions and develop data analysis products such as Target Best Estimated Trajectory (BET), Target Quick-look Brief, and Target Launch Time within required 24-hour (quick-look) timeframe, ensuring accuracy of data products
- Participate in target development and test planning activities such as Target System Readiness Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Target and Test Readiness Reviews, providing analysis and recommendations
- Prepare technical reports and/or briefings on various technical aspects of Flight Test Targets
Required Skills (What Required Skills You Bring)
- Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of experience, or Master's Degree with 12+ years experience.
- Interim Security clearance.
- Experience in a minimum of 2 of the following areas: trajectory/kinematic simulation, EO/IR sensor exploitation, RF sensor exploitation, geodesy.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well alone and with a team
Preferred Skills (Desired but not Required)
- B.S. in Engineering or Physics highly desired
- M.S. in Engineering or Physics
- Active Security Clearance desired.
- Experience working independently and/or leading sub-teams to analyze and resolve problems
- Skilled in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Skilled in use of Matlab, and TAOS software
- Familiar with STK software
- Experience with missiles, targets, missile defense systems or hypersonic weapons
Position Requirements
- Clearance Required
- Interim Secret
- Position Level
- Principal
- FT/PT
- Full Time
- Years Related Work Experience
- 20
- Education Level Required
- 4-yr
Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment with Mission Driven Research and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, please contact us by email () or by phone by calling . When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.
Skills
MATLAB
Microsoft Word
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