Tech Team - Flight Test Analyst (Analyst I – IV)

Iron Will Ventures•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Iron Will Ventures is hiring a Flight Test Analyst at Analyst I, II, III, or IV level to support the Missile Defense Agency and potentially other Department of War customers. As a member of the Flight Test Analysis Team, the analyst will support the development, testing, and evaluation of flight vehicles, including test and mission planning, data analysis, and reporting across flight vehicle design, analysis, and test activities. The role involves analyzing flight-test, simulation, and trajectory data to assess vehicle performance and develop data products. Technical focus areas may include modeling and simulation, trajectory analysis, telemetry and instrumentation data, signatures, test-range operations, and wargaming and campaign analysis. Analysts use tools such as MATLAB, Python, Excel, STK, and AFSIM to process data and support analysis, and develop technical reports, briefings, and visualizations for technical and non-technical stakeholders. The position collaborates with engineers and analysts across technical areas and requires travel up to 25%. Candidates will be placed at the analyst level matching their education and experience. Analyst I is entry level; Analyst II is mid-level; Analyst III is senior level; and Analyst IV is expert level. The role requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. TS or TS/SCI eligibility is preferred.

Requirements

Meet the education and experience criteria for at least one analyst level.
Active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
Specialization in at least one Flight Test Analysis Team technical discipline, such as flight-test data analysis, test planning and performance reporting; trajectory analysis and mission planning; modeling and simulation; telemetry and instrumentation data processing or Link Margin Analysis; signatures; debris laydown analysis; wargaming or campaign analysis; aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, or GNC concepts; or data analysis and visualization.
Proficiency with data analysis tools or programming languages such as Excel, MATLAB, or Python.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Analyst I: Associate's degree in a relevant field; no experience required. STEM degree is not required. Able to analyze and resolve problems with supervision.
Analyst II: Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) and at least 3 years working on missile defense-related or other DoW programs or projects.
Analyst III: Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) and at least 7 years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoW programs or projects; able to work independently and/or lead sub-teams.
Analyst IV: Master's degree (MS or MA) and at least 12 years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoW programs or projects. A related BS/BA with 20+ years of experience may be considered instead of an MS/MA; able to work independently and/or lead teams and provide daily supervision and direction to support teams.

Nice To Haves

TS or TS/SCI eligibility.
Experience working on missile defense-related or other DoW programs or projects for Analyst I candidates.
Familiarity with DoW programs, flight-test processes, and test-range operations.
Experience across more than one Flight Test Analysis Team technical discipline.
Experience developing technical reports and briefings for government stakeholders.
Experience leading or supervising teams, particularly for Analyst III–IV.
Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks.
Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.

Responsibilities

Support MDA and potentially other DoW customers in the development, test, and evaluation of flight vehicles.
Support test planning, mission planning, data analysis, and reporting across flight vehicle design, analysis, and test activities.
Analyze flight-test, simulation, and trajectory data to assess flight vehicle performance and support data product development.
Use analysis, programming, and modeling and simulation tools to process data and support analysis.
Develop technical reports, briefings, and data visualizations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborate with engineers and analysts across multiple technical areas.
At Analyst IV level, provide daily supervision and direction to support teams; Analyst III–IV may lead teams or sub-teams.

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