SENIOR TECHNICAL INTEGRATOR

Huntsville, Alabama, US on site Until 8/21/2026 12+ years exp First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
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 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 include, but are not limited to:

 

· 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.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

 

Required Qualifications

· MS degree in STEM + 12 years experience; or BS degree in STEM + 20 years experience.

· Experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program.

· Active DOD SECRET (or above) security clearance.

· Must have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, capable of interfacing verbally and in writing with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Subject Matter Experts (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 presenting complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desired Qualifications

· 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.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance

 

Travel Requirements:

This role requires limited travel

 

Education Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in STEM

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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About this role

Summary

Provide systems engineering, risk assessment, and technical advice for missile defense programs.

Job title

Senior Technical Integrator

Experience level

12+ years with MS or 20+ years with BS in STEM

Minimum experience

12+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Huntsville, AL; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MS in STEM or BS in STEM12 years experience in missile defense or complex DoD programsactive DOD SECRET security clearancesystems engineeringprogram managementMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

MDA Change ManagementMDA Systems Engineering processesMDA organizational structureMDS architectureTPY-2

Specializations

missile defensesystems engineeringrisk analysisrequirements developmentprogram management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Huntsville, AL, USA

On-site City