SENIOR TECHNICAL INTEGRATOR

About the role

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 Senior Technical Integrator to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Sensors X-Band Radars Program Manager and other Senior Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for advising the X-Band Radars Program Manager on matters related to cost, schedule, technical performance, and programmatic risk related to assets on Guam.
• Provide Systems Engineering expertise, knowledge, analysis, and process management.
• Provide independent technical and programmatic assessment.
• Perform requirements development and analysis.
• Provide risk analysis and mitigation development.
• Identify, analyze, and document system, design, interface, assessment, and validation/verification requirements to include risk assessments.
• Collaborate across the MDA organization.
• Present technical information to MDA Leadership at various levels.
• Serve as Senior Leadership representative for the International Engineering Services Program (IESP).
• Coordinate all aspects of TPY-2 IESP sustainment for the TPY-2 Radar Development Product Office.
• Develop, coordinate, and liaise with the THAAD Weapon IESP coordinator, prime contractor, and THAAD Weapon System Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners.

Requirements

MS degree + 12 years experience; or BS degree + 20 years experience. Experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program. Active DOD SECRET (or above) security clearance. This role requires limited travel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM. Working knowledge of MDA Change Management Process. Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures. Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure. Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts. Experience with MDA/SN and AN/TPY-2.

Skills

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of interfacing verbally and in writing with MDA SME and Prime Contractor.
• Ability to work independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with Program Management.
• Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes.
• Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure.
• Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to present complex information and concepts to leaders at various levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).