Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems group is seeking a Program Quality Engineer to join our team in McHenry Mississippi. The Rocket Motor Systems team designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications at Anduril.

As a Sr. Program Quality Engineer, you will work inside and outside the organization to define and execute processes that deliver reliable products. The right person for this role has expert knowledge of manufacturing, quality assurance, and quality planning, with drive for continuous improvement. If you are someone who loves to build world-class Quality processes, work hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the implementation and management of specific customer quality flow down requirements throughout the contract lifecycle, including supplier flow down.
• Lead the creation of Program Quality Plans to support administration of customer and internal quality requirements to Anduril program teams and supply base.
• Lead the development of Product Control Plans (PCP) and Inspection Plans (IP) to support program-specific requirements.
• Support supplier, customer, and internal audit activities.
• Support cross-functional team using structured problem-solving Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies to identify Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) and drive continuous improvement.
• Support program-specific nonconformance management and material review board (MRB) activities.
• Support, conduct, and/or monitor product and process assessments.
• Support the review and administration of customer deliverable data package content to ensure As-Built Configuration List (ABCL) and other contract deliverable requirements are met.
• Support Qualification Testing and First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Support supply base capability and risk assessments and monitoring supplier performance.
• Support Engineering Change Control Board (CCB) activities.
• Interface with program management, customers, suppliers, cross-functional leadership, and, when applicable, government representatives and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Provide Quality and technical support for development of production readiness information, including component verification, test article acceptance testing surveillance, control of nonconforming material life cycle, utilizing measures and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide quality inputs to support internal and external program reviews.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing), Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering, with a significant portion in a Program Quality or Supplier Quality role within the aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated hardware development and manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and implementing industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO9001) and customer-specific flow-down requirements.
• Strong proficiency in quality tools and methodologies including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA), Nonconformance management, FAI (AS9102), GD&T, Control Plans, and Inspection Plans.
• Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) or equivalent qualification methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual documents.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization and with external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, drive initiatives autonomously, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be able to obtain a Federal Explosives License through the BATFE.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline or 7+ years of quality engineering experience.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Lean Six Sigma Green (LSSGB) or Black Belt (LSSBB), Project Management Professional (PMP), AS9100 Certified Lead Auditor).
• Direct experience interfacing with government representatives such as DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency) Quality Assurance Representatives.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle) and PLM software.
• Experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and advanced statistical analysis.
• Experience creating quality plans, product control plans (PCP), and inspection plans (IP) from internal and external requirements.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril – Rocket Motor Systems is seeking a Formulations Manager to join our organization. The Rocket Motor Systems group designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications at Anduril. The ideal candidate has both experience with energetic materials and solid composite propellant manufacture and formulation and previous technical functional management experience. This role requires in-depth knowledge of propellant chemistry/processing, robust experience in rocket motor testing, and the ability to lead and mentor a team of formulators.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead a team of 3-5 formulators in executing production, development, and research propellant programs and projects.
• Maintain compliance of acceptable explosive sensitivity limits for safe scaleup and manufacture of multiple solid propellant formulations.
• Manage group budget and properly allocate resources to ensure the success of critical contracts and efforts.
• Regularly create new processes and procedures from scratch and implement them across a rapidly-growing business line.
• Act in an approval role for business-critical functions such as:
• statement of work accuracy.
• energetic operations safety board.
• material acceptance, compatibility, and sensitivity.
• capital expenses including new buildings/facilities, new equipment, and new chemical instrumentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• U.S. citizenship is required as this position will access export-controlled and sensitive data.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in rocket motor manufacture, composite propellants, and energetic materials.
• Active DOD Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril – Rocket Motor Systems is seeking a Lead Scientist to join our organization. The Rocket Motor Systems business line designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with numerous types of energetic materials and demonstrated expertise in one area of solid composite propellant manufacture and formulation. This role requires considerable knowledge of energetic materials chemistry, significant experience in rocket motor manufacturing, and demonstrated effectiveness as the principal investigator on internal research and development efforts.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Execute production rocket motor contracts as the program propellant chemist.
• Act as the principal investigator on at least one internal research and development effort.
• Provide technical guidance on explosives chemistry and manufacturing.
• Maintain databases and analyze technical data to ensure specification and regulatory compliance.
• Support implementation of innovative techniques and technologies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field plus two years of experience; or a master’s degree plus four years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree plus six years of experience.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience within the aerospace/defense industry, preferably in solid rocket motor production.
• Demonstrated expertise in some area of rocket motor manufacture, e.g., composite propellants, energetic materials, case/nozzle/insulation design, solid rocket motor manufacturing.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry with a concentration in energetic materials, polymer chemistry, or reactive materials.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience within the aerospace/defense industry, preferably in solid rocket motor production.
• Demonstrated experience formulating propellants at laboratory or production size.
• Active DOD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.
• At least one publication or presentation within the defense industry in a relevant journal or at a relevant conference.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems group is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to join our team. The Rocket Motor Systems group designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications at Anduril. As a Thermal Engineer you will conduct detailed thermal analysis of solid rocket motor components. The right person for this role has a strong understanding of thermal analysis principles, with expertise in some of the tools common in industry.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform detailed thermal analysis of solid rocket motor components.
• Size internal insulation, external thermal protection systems, and structural insulators.
• Validate models with test data; develop predictive ablation and erosion models.
• Define sub-scale tests for characterizing material properties of insulators and ablators.
• Evaluate and recommend ablative materials and thermal protection system solutions for applications in solid rocket motors
• Create reports and presentations documenting analysis and other supporting work.
• Present to peers and customers in design reviews.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Working knowledge of fundamental heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics first principles.
• Prior experience operating CAD software and/or FEA software.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to travel to other Anduril sites, customer sites, or supplier sites as business demand dictates. Anticipated 10-25% travel.
• Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (master’s or doctorate) in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar with a focus on ablation modeling, computational combustion, or reacting flows.
• Experience with Abaqus FEA software.
• Expertise in engineering tool development in Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and/or Python.
• Expertise with thermochemical ablation and material response analysis, with an emphasis on ablation in solid rocket motors and/or reentry systems.
• Expertise with ablation modeling tools, such as Hero, CHAR, PATO or similar, and surface chemistry tools, such as ACE or Mutation++.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Business Development (BD) team, with the Air Dominance and Strike Division, is responsible for identifying, shaping, capturing, and growing new opportunities and capabilities for the company. BD team members serve as the bridge between clients and the broader Anduril team; they convey client perspectives to other teams across the enterprise while also serving as the Anduril brand ambassador externally. They partner extensively with the broader division team, to include engineering and program management, to ensure that Anduril products exceed client expectations and mission demands, and to drive continuous product improvements in response to client needs. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The Advanced Effects Business Line is looking for a high initiative, collaborative individual to join the team: 

The Army Advanced Effects lead for the Air Dominance and Strike Division. This person will have ownership and responsibility for shaping and capturing ground and air launched advanced effects primarily with the US Army and International Partners.

What You’ll Do

• Generate and capture US Army Advanced Effects opportunities. The BD team is ultimately responsible for growing revenue. Specifically, this role will focus on building business for Anduril’s Advanced Effects business line. Success will be achieved by developing a deep understanding of the existing and prospective customer base, knowing the current or planned programmatic and technical roadmaps, and being cognizant of the competitive landscape. This expertise will inform capture strategies, revenue forecasts, and aid in technology development plans. Tactically, you will manage continuous engagements with current and future clients, generate growth strategies, and monitor buying cycles for opportunities, and lead specific proposal and capture efforts.
• Develop capture strategies. Provide cohesive business plans and execution models that outline acquisition plans, create clear alignment to investment strategies, and drive towards program of record execution. Success will be achieved by engaging key stakeholders to shape requirements, identifying and securing relevant funding, and developing compelling win themes and supplier strategies for competitive captures.
• Drive product development and program transition. Anduril thrives by developing new technologies for our clients’ pressing operational challenges. This demands delivering nascent concepts to clients shaping early design of experiment, study, and collaborative research and development that enable the road map toward ACAT 1 programs. Internally, you are charged with translating client problem sets back into our engineering organization, identifying key milestones, and proactively providing clear communications to appropriate levels of the company. Your assessment of clients’ needs will inform new product decisions, and your ongoing engagement with clients will yield crucial input that helps Anduril ensure our product suite is best-in-class.
• Grow existing business. While the primary role will be shaping and capturing new business, a successful candidate will represent the entire Advanced Effects business line. You will partner with execution teams and product engineers to grow business with current clients. This does not simply include expanding upon current work, but also leveraging existing partnerships to explore new areas of work or opportunities by sustaining and building upon the strong foundation of those client relationships.
• Communicate our value to clients. BD team members represent Anduril to a broad audience: clients, partners, competitors, and the interested public. You must project the company’s ethos, conveying insights that illustrate our approach to building next-generation defense technology and our competitive edges in doing so.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in creating or supporting new missiles/weapons programs, including requirements definition and acquisition strategies.
• Prior experience working with US Army program offices / customers. Deep understanding of US Army customer community, requirements process, and operational needs.
• Prior acquisition or operational experience with missile systems across across surface fires, air launched effects, and the air defense domains, across a variety of roles and missions.
• Excellent writing, communication skills with experience presenting to senior executives and customers.
• Ability to travel 50% – 75% required.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience shaping and leading capture efforts in the defense industry.
• High ownership and ability to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment.
• Builder who is adaptive and who can lead new and innovative approaches to market.
• Prior experience working with technical partners / engineering teams.
• STEM background.
• Comfortable with working in limited resource environments.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Business Development (BD) team, with the Air Dominance and Strike Division, is responsible for identifying, shaping, capturing, and growing new opportunities and capabilities for the company. BD team members serve as the bridge between clients and the broader Anduril team; they convey client perspectives to other teams across the enterprise while also serving as the Anduril brand ambassador externally. They partner extensively with the broader division team, to include engineering and program management, to ensure that Anduril products exceed client expectations and mission demands, and to drive continuous product improvements in response to client needs. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The Advanced Effects Business Line is looking for a high initiative, collaborative individual to join the team as the International Advanced Effects lead for the Air Dominance and Strike Division. This person will have ownership and responsibility for shaping and capturing ground and air launched advanced effects primarily with International Partners. 

What You’ll Do

• Generate and capture International Advanced Effects opportunities. This will involve significant international travel, trade show coordination, and deep understanding and responsibility for representing country specific budget cycles. The BD team is ultimately responsible for growing revenue. Specifically, this role will focus on building business for Anduril’s Advanced Effects business line. Success will be achieved by developing a deep understanding of the existing and prospective customer base, knowing the current or planned programmatic and technical roadmaps, and being cognizant of the competitive landscape. This expertise will inform capture strategies, revenue forecasts, and aid in technology development plans. Tactically, you will manage continuous engagements with current and future clients, generate growth strategies, and monitor buying cycles for opportunities, and lead specific proposal and capture efforts.
• Develop capture strategies. Provide cohesive business plans and execution models that outline acquisition plans, create clear alignment to investment strategies, and drive towards program of record execution. Success will be achieved by engaging key stakeholders to shape requirements, identifying and securing relevant funding, and developing compelling win themes and supplier strategies for competitive captures.
• Drive product development and program transition. The International Growth lead will be responsible for representing key design trades for partner nation specific design trades. Your assessment of clients’ needs will inform new product decisions, and your ongoing engagement with clients will yield crucial input that helps Anduril ensure our product suite is best-in-class.
• Grow existing business. While the primary role will be shaping and capturing new business, a successful candidate will represent the entire Advanced Effects business line. You will partner with execution teams and product engineers to grow business with current clients. This does not simply include expanding upon current work, but also leveraging existing partnerships to explore new areas of work or opportunities by sustaining and building upon the strong foundation of those client relationships.
• Communicate our value to clients. BD team members represent Anduril to a broad audience: clients, partners, competitors, and the interested public. You must project the company’s ethos, conveying insights that illustrate our approach to building next-generation defense technology and our competitive edges in doing so.

Required Qualifications

• Prior acquisition or operational experience with missile systems across across surface fires, air launched effects, and the air defense domains, in a variety of roles and missions.
• Prior experience working with foreign militaries or ministries of defense, with emphasis on current operational needs and relationships across key allies in Europe and Asia.
• Excellent writing, communication skills with experience presenting to senior executives and customers.
• Ability to travel up to 50% – 75%.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience shaping and leading capture efforts in the defense industry.
• Prior experience working with FMS/DCS and direct international customers with a strong understanding of FMS/DCS processes, including navigating licensing and releasability.
• High ownership and ability to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment.
• Builder who is adaptive and who can lead new and innovative approaches to market.
• Comfortable with working in limited resource environments.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employees. We are “All In.” We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. We provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed. 

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues, and our communities sets us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us. 

Ardent is seeking a Geospatial Solutions Engineer to join our team.  

This is a full-time, on-site position in one of the following locations: Norfolk or Richmond, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Maryland; Tampa, Jacksonville, or Miami, Florida; Mobile or Birmingham, Alabama; St. Louis, Missouri; Springfield, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; or Columbia, South Carolina.

Position Description:

Ardent is looking for a highly motivated Geospatial Solutions Engineer who will work closely with our lead GIS solutions engineer and systems integration team. We are looking for individuals who are excited to work in a fast-paced environment, enjoy engaging with technical teams and stakeholders in transforming projects into reality, and directly implement solutions to organizational challenges.

This role will provide system management support for an ArcGIS Enterprise that entails troubleshooting Esri application deployment and implementing IT solutions to provide stability to the systems. In addition, design and develop tools and applications that leverage the ArcGIS REST and Python API allowing automation of a variety of GIS tasks such as automating map production, publishing web services, updating data sources across different databases, web map generation, and more. This individual will support critical automation tasks to help manage deployments, metrics, user access, and other tasks. Working within an Agile-based process, the person in this role will be responsible for developing data-driven solutions for incident operations and national security events using products such as Esri Dashboard, Web App Builder (WAB), Survey 123, Field Maps, and Story Maps. 

We are committed to the success of our customers and providing support to defend the United States of America.  Joining our highly collaborative and vibrant team, you will leverage your problem-solving skills and creativity in supporting multiple project teams within the Department of Justice.  

Responsibilities:

• Client Support and Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot client issues related to ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise application deployment and system architecture 
• Cloud-Based Solutions: Envision, design, and deploy ArcGIS cloud-based web applications and data management strategies for large-scale deployment and management in the Homeland Security community  
• Customer Interaction and Needs Assessment: Become a technical expert in ArcGIS. Speak confidently with customers about ESRI technology and anticipate customer needs  
• Complex Problem Solving: Solve complex problems with IT infrastructure, application design, development, and user experiences. Quickly convert customer ideas to minimum-viable-products using the entire ArcGIS suite of tools 
• Tool and Application Development: In-depth experience leveraging ArcGIS Dashboard, Insights, S123, Field Maps, ExB, and WAB. Write technical design specifications and support documentation  
• Innovation and Technology Adoption: Suggests new technologies and approaches, often demonstrating and championing their use. Estimate the duration and level of effort of development tasks through collaboration with SME and leads  
• Adaptability: Adaptability in the face of demand change, setbacks, and transitions 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, IT-focused discipline, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of geospatial solution engineering experience 
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance 
• Programming experience with Python and Javascript
• Ability to troubleshoot client issues related to Esri ArcGIS Enterprise application deployment and system architecture
• Understanding of ArcGIS from an IT context (hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud computing)
• Experience administrating an ArcGIS Enterprise 
• Working knowledge of modern web technology including web servers, web browsers, HTTP methods, and tools such as browser developer tools
• Must have a strong understanding of geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology

Recommended Qualifications:

• One or more industry-standard IT certificates (Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon)
• Experience providing technical support for a distributed and disconnected ArcGIS Enterprise environment 
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methods  
• Familiarity with database and web server maintenance 

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process. We highly encourage all Veterans and those with disabilities to apply.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employee. We are “All In.” We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. And we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed. 

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues and our communities set us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us. 

Ardent is looking for a Geospatial (GIS) Business Analyst to join our team.

This is an onsite position based in Huntsville, AL, which was recently ranked as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Huntsville was recognized as the 2nd most affordable place to live and the 16th fastest-growing city in the U.S.

Position Description:

Ardent is looking for a highly motivated Geospatial (GIS) Business Analyst who requires in-depth knowledge of industry-leading Geospatial tools to include ESRI’s web-GIS and desktop suite. This role entails diagnosing technical issues with ArcGIS web applications and implementing IT solutions to provide a high-quality user experience. In addition, design and develop tools and applications that leverage ArcGIS API for Python allowing automation of a variety of GIS tasks such as automating map production, publishing web services, updating data sources across different databases, web map generation, and more. This individual will support critical automation tasks to help manage deployments, metrics, user access, and other tasks. Working within an Agile-based process, the person in this role will be responsible for developing data-driven solutions for incident operations and national security events using products such as ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder (ExB), Survey123, Field Maps, StoryMaps, and Track Viewer.

We are committed to the success of our customers and providing support to defend the United States of America.  Joining our highly collaborative and vibrant team, you will leverage your problem-solving skills and creativity in supporting multiple project teams within the Department of Justice.  

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate for the Geospatial Business Analyst position will provide a broad range of Geospatial Support functions such as:

• Client Support and Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot client issues related to ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise application deployment. Create maps or visualization output focused on critical infrastructure and cyber information for hazards, such as natural disasters, terrorist threats and attacks, chemical spills, radiological events, Special Security Events (SSE), bombing prevention, security analysis and reporting, and other cyber and infrastructure projects and programs.
• Complex Problem Solving: Solve complex problems with IT infrastructure, application design, development, and user experiences. Quickly convert customer ideas to minimum-viable products using the entire ArcGIS suite of tools.
• Customer Interaction and Needs Assessment:  Become a technical expert of ArcGIS. Speak confidently with customers about ESRI technology capabilities and anticipate customer needs. 
• Tool and Application Deployment: In-depth experience leveraging ArcGIS Dashboard, Insights, S123, Field Maps, ExB, and WAB. Write technical design specifications and support documentation.
• Adaptability: Adaptability in the face of demand change, setbacks, and transitions 

Requirements:

• Must have active Top Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, IT-focused discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of GIS technical support
• Identify, articulate, and address solutions for customer issues related to the usage and performance of ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and related technologies.
• Maintain comprehensive case documentation.
• Experienced developing Geospatial Products using Esri ArcGIS Desktop/Pro and web-based tools including ESRI Dashboards, Experienced Builder, Survey123, Web AppBuilder, StoryMaps, and mobile applications.
• Strong cartographic skills and visual interpretation of data.
• Provide geospatial support to clean, format, and analyze issues with geospatial data.
• Working knowledge of relational databases performing data collection, processing, analysis, modeling, and exploitation.
• Understanding of Esri Geodatabases and OGC service standards for geospatial data.
• Experience leveraging Python for performing GIS visualization, spatial data management, and GIS system administration tasks.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methods.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Experience with Esri technology creating maps, performing spatial analysis, and configuring web applications.
• Strong understanding of geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology.
• Ability to communicate with customers of varying technical expertise in GIS and IT.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process. We highly encourage all Veterans and those with disabilities to apply.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employees. We are “All In.” We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. We provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed. 

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues, and our communities sets us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us. 

Ardent is seeking an ArcGIS Developer to join our team.  

This is an on-site role in Huntsville, Alabama which was recently ranked #1 Best Place to Live by U.S. News & World Report as well as the 3rd most affordable place to live and #16 fastest-growing place to live. A relocation assistance package will be provided to the selected candidate.

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking a highly motivated ArcGIS Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our technical lead and systems integration team to develop innovative solutions for ArcGIS Enterprise users.

ArcGIS Enterprise is a powerful web GIS software that enables users to analyze, visualize, and share geographic content to address real-world challenges. As an ArcGIS Developer, you will create and enhance tools and applications using the ArcGIS REST and Python API, automating tasks such as map production, web service publishing, data source updates, and web map generation.

Your work will directly support the FBI’s GEOINT program, focusing on critical automation tasks to manage deployments, metrics, user access, and more. You will operate within an Agile framework, developing data-driven solutions for incident operations and national security events. This includes building web and mobile applications using Esri Dashboard, ArcGIS Experience Builder, Survey 123, WebApp Builder, and other tools.

Our fast-paced environment requires a high level of engagement, a positive attitude, and strong problem-solving skills. At Ardent, we are dedicated to the success of our customers and the defense of the United States. By joining our collaborative and vibrant team, you will leverage your creativity and technical expertise to support multiple project teams within the Department of Justice. We look forward to welcoming a talented individual who shares our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Programming experience with Python and Javascript.
• Ability to troubleshoot client issues related to Esri ArcGIS Enterprise application deployment and system architecture.
• Understanding of ArcGIS from an IT context (hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud computing).
• Experience administrating an ArcGIS Enterprise. 
• Working knowledge of modern web technology including web servers, web browsers, HTTP methods, and tools such as browser developer tools.
• Strong understanding of geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology.
• Version control of the Operating System, ArcGIS Enterprise, Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software, or other native software.
• Perform Operating System updates and ArcGIS software updates to mitigate bugs.
• Experience providing technical support for a distributed and disconnected ArcGIS Enterprise environment. 
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methods.   
• Familiarity with database and web server maintenance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Programming, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Cartography, IT-focused discipline, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of GIS application development, programming experience, or GIS experience
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance 
• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript programming languages.
• Experience with ArcGIS REST and Python API for automating GIS tasks and integrating web applications.
• Ability to develop and maintain geospatial APIs, including ESRI's ArcGIS Server APIs (JavaScript, REST, Python).
• Design and implement solutions to extract, transform, and load (ETL) geospatial data
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and services relevant to GIS.
• Strong understanding of geodatabases and DBMS technology.
• Ability to troubleshoot and support ArcGIS Enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of GIS/geospatial workflows (geostatistical analysis, geoprocessing, geocoding).
• Understanding of ArcGIS from an IT context (hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud computing).
• Working knowledge of modern web technology, including web servers, web browsers, HTTP methods, and browser developer tools.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users both orally and in writing.
• Adaptability in the face of demand changes, setbacks, and transitions.
• Motivated, highly engaging, and a problem solver; key to succeeding in this environment.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Strong background in Python programming language.
• Experience leveraging ArcGIS REST and Python API for integrating web applications.
• Experience utilizing ArcPy to perform data conversion or data management.
• Experience building custom ArcGIS geoprocessing tools and web applications.
• Experience deploying, upgrading, and/or administrating an ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Experience operating and maintaining a multi-machine or single-machine ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Ability to troubleshoot client issues related to ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise application deployment and system architecture.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other RDBMS.
• Working knowledge or experience with cloud computing concepts and environments such as Microsoft Azure or AWS; providing application-level technical support.
• Version control of the Operating System, ArcGIS Enterprise, Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software, or other native software.
• Perform Operating System updates and ArcGIS software updates to mitigate bugs.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process. We highly encourage all Veterans and those with disabilities to apply.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.