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 driven, detail-oriented System Architect to support intelligence analysis and modeling efforts for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). The Modeling, Analytics, and Simulation Sciences (MASS) Operation is seeking a Systems Architect to support our customers at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) in their Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts. MBSE is a rapidly growing field in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Communities. As a member of our engineering team, you will work alongside engineers and software developers to develop authoritative engineering models that contribute to our nation’s defense.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, or related technical field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Ability to utilize systems thinking and systems engineering methodologies to structure representations of complex system-of-systems scenarios
- Strong knowledge of SysML for modeling architectures and system behaviors
- Ability to analyze architecture and engineering data to solve complex problems, recommend solutions, and improve products and processes
- Experience integrating system models and tools to create digital environments and establish authoritative sources of truth
- Proficiency with MBSE methodologies and tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, IBM Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect)
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, including internal staff, external contractors, and government customers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and present technical documentation and artifacts
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
Job Requirements:
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEM
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering field or related certifications such as OCSMP Certifications, INCOSE CSEP, or Project Management PMP (among others)
- Knowledge of the SysML 2.0 language update and experience translating models from SysML 1.x to 2.0
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming languages, including Java, C++, or Python
- Experience with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), or other architecture frameworks.
- Knowledge of aerospace/defense systems and processes
- Knowledge of modeling and simulation (M&S) tools and practices
Security Clearance Requirements:
Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline.
Other Requirements:
Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and hold an active Security Clearance
