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Senior Signature/Data Analyst (MDA)
Huntsville, AL, 35802, US
Open 4 months, first seen by us 139 days ago- Pay
- Pay not listedSimilar roles state $94K–$145K
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- Not stated
- Employment
Full-time — employment source
FT/PT Full Time Years Related Work Experience
Employment type in the employer’s posting: FULL_TIME
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What you’ll work on
Full postingProduce target Best Estimated Trajectory, quick-look brief and launch time within 24 hours
Support pre- and post-mission target analysis for all MDA flight tests
Deploy for test missions and provide on-site mission support
Contribute to target vehicle trajectories, flight scenarios and debris scenes
Plan test activities and recommend team assignments
From the employer’s posting
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
Support the development, integration, analysis, and documentation of target analysis products for pre-mission and post-mission activities for all MDA Flight Tests
Deploy for test missions
Contribute to development of Target Vehicle notional trajectories, flight scenarios, and debris scenes
Plan test activities and provide recommendations for team assignments to support mission activities
Education & alternatives
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.
Posting record
Report an errorOpen 4 monthsWe first saw this posting 139 days ago and it is still up. Roles open this long are often slow to fill or kept open to collect applications.
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- Live
- First seen by us
- Jun 25, 2026139 days ago
- Recorded sightings
- 107
- Last seen by us
- Nov 12, 2026
- Employer says posted
- Jun 22, 2026
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Day 139
Up longer than most. Similar jobs usually come down between day 5 and day 43.
Well past Mission Driven Research’s usual: its jobs come down by about day 56.
From 13,824 similar postings that came down, and 7 of Mission Driven Research’s. Coming down is not always a hire.
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- Skilled in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint - Skilled in use of Matlab, and TAOS software - Familiar with STK software
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About the role
We file this job under Analyst, by the work the posting describes.
Analysts answer business questions with data. They pull numbers with SQL, build reports and dashboards, and explain what changed and why to the people making decisions.
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Unlike a data scientist, an analyst mostly explains what happened rather than building models that predict what will.
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)
- 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 (hr@missiondrivenresearch.com) or by phone by calling (256) 299-9288. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.
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Huntsville, AL, 35802, US
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)
- Work authorization
- 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.
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- M.S. in Engineering or Physics - Active Security Clearance desired. - Experience working independently and/or leading sub-teams to analyze and resolve problems