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Senior Signature/Data Analyst

4M ResearchHuntsville, ALPosted Sep 28, 2026 ยท open 28 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Full-timeSenior

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U.S. citizenship required
Only U.S. citizens can be hired for this role.
Security clearance
An active clearance is required to start.
Bachelor's degree
The lowest degree the posting accepts.

4M Research, Inc. (4M) is a Woman owned small business established in 2007 and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. 4M specializes in Systems and Software Engineering and Analysis, Information Technology, Planning and Analysis, Health and Wellness Services and Field Support Services to a variety of customers including MDA, NASA, and AMCOM. Our continuous and rapid growth is attributable to the caliber of employees 4M strives to hire and retain.

4M Research is seeking a Senior โ€‹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.

Responsibilities:

  • 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 Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of experience, or Master's Degree with 12+ years experience.

  • Active/Interim Security clearance.

  • Experience in a minimum of two 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

Desired Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Engineering or Physics.
  • M.S. in Engineering or Physics.
  • Active Security Clearance.
  • 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.

Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required

Qualified candidates should apply online at www.4mresearch.com.

4M Research, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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Job Details
Location
Huntsville, AL
Type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
20+ years
Posted
Sep 28, 2026
Required Skills
Trajectory SimulationKinematic SimulationEO/IR Sensor ExploitationRF Sensor ExploitationGeodesy
Preferred Skills
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMATLABTAOSSTKMissile Defense SystemsHypersonic Weapons

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