ROCKET MOTOR PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Job TitleROCKET MOTOR PRODUCTION SPECIALISTLocationHuntsville, AL 35806 US (Primary)CategoryInformation TechnologyJob TypeFull-TimeCareer LevelExperienced (Non-Manager)EducationMaster's DegreeSecurity Clearance RequiredSecretJob DescriptionIgnite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.Ignite is currently seeking a driven, detail-oriented Rocket Motor Production Specialist to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Chief Engineer office. Your expertise will be applied across multiple programs developing the next generation of reentry vehicles, rocket motors, and counter measures in support of creating realistic test environments for the nation's missile defense systems.Job RequirementsResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Provide expertise in support of numerous rocket motor launch vehicle systems from short to long range class motors. These systems range from established systems with decades of heritage to new systems preparing for first flight events. Current focus for active programs will be solid rocket motors. Experience with liquid systems will be of use for possible future projects.• Support program office in tracking motor production plans and resolving production anomalies.• Evaluate design, manufacturing, test, and qualification programs for all aspects of a motor, to include the case, nozzle, and propellent.• Apply expertise in motor systems to evaluate thrust performance based on case and propellent design and make recommendations to senior leaders on trade-offs and capabilities.• Provide independent review of commercial launch systems capabilities and suitability for use for MDA flight test events.Required Qualifications• Masters degree in STEM with 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance• Direct experience with manufacturing aspects of rocket motor components. Strong preference for solid rocket motors and motors for use in short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) and larger vehicles.• Experience with Stress, Loads, and Structures analysis• Experience with propellent grain manufacturing and characterization• Familiarity with ground test operations related to motor firings• Knowledge of metal and composite materials common to Rocket motor design• Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes• Must be a US CitizenDesired QualificationsMDA/DoD experience and familiarity with the Missile Defense SystemFamiliarity with MDA flight test targets and threatsExperience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) toolsExperience with explosive systems on space and launch vehiclesFamiliarity with aging and surveillance programs for rocket motorsFamiliarity with small ordnance testing (LSC, pyrovalves, etc)Experience with AIAA-S-113Security Clearance Requirements:Must have an active Secret Security ClearanceEducation Requirements:• Master's DegreeOther Requirements:Must be a US citizen and be able to hold an active Security Clearance at the Secret Level.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.Accommodation Request: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our Careers sites as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance in completing the application process. Please send your request to IgniteHR@

Created: 2026-04-02