C3BM PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER-ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

Job Description:

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 C3BM Principal Systems Engineer - Advanced Technologies 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 Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) systems engineering, including C2BMC technical engineering and integration, future concepts, new functionality, and multinational exchange designs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide systems engineering support to plan and execute space system data exploitation capabilities for missile tracking, discrimination, and cueing.
• Support Cruise Missile Indications and Warning development, Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) integration, Enterprise Sensors Lab (ESL) prototype evaluation, and fielding of Enterprise Sensors Processing Node (ESPN) operational capabilities.
• Coordinate and actively participate in technical reviews at Secret and Top Secret levels.
• Evaluate infrared data exploitation performance during real-world events and help assess and integrate new infrared sensors into the MDA/DCC portfolio.
• Prepare and present explanatory briefings for operators, developers, and executive leaders. Assist the program manager with acquisition actions, obtaining Government Furnished Equipment and Information, and assessing contractor performance.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

A minimum of 12 years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects.

• Proficiency in systems engineering and execution processes.
• Experience with or knowledge of missile defense weapon systems, radars, C2BMC, or BMDS OPIR Architecture (BOA).
• Ability to lead implementation of systems engineering processes to integrate and transition emerging capabilities into operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Ability to assess software code maturity and overall Technology Readiness Levels.

Security Clearance Requirements

Must have an active Secret clearance.

Education Requirements

Master’s degree in STEM.

Other Requirements

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