Senior Signature/Data Analyst

AeroVironment

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Huntsville, Alabama

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/01/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

AV is looking for a highly talented Senior ​Signature/Data Analyst to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures (MDA/TCE) program in solid fuel debris model development and validation, pre and post-flight trajectory analysis, and on-site mission support.

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:

Master of Science or Master of Arts degree and 12 years of experience. OR, a BA/BS degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and 20 years of in lieu of the MA/MS degree requirement.

Interim Secret Security clearance

Experience in a minimum of 2 of the following areas: trajectory/kinematic simulation, Electro-optic / Infrared (EO/IR) sensor exploitation, Radio frequency (RF) sensor exploitation, geodesy.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work well alone and with a team

Desired:

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

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
• We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
• Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
• Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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