Modeling and Simulation Integration Engineer

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Integration Engineer (Junior) to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering Directorate Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Office. This role supports the testing and integration of the Missile Defense System (MDS) within a distributed Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation environment for ground and flight test events, as well as broader DoD partner support.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration, testing, and operation of HWIL simulation environments for MDS Ground Tests, Flight Tests, and continuous integration activities.
• Conduct installation, configuration, checkout, and testing of Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) systems in accordance with program requirements.
• Analyze HWIL architecture performance and assist in identifying and resolving hardware/software integration issues.
• Collaborate with government personnel, contractors, and internal teams to support mission objectives and test execution.
• Develop and execute test scenarios, including threat modeling and simulation for mission-specific requirements.
• Document system configurations, test procedures, and results, and generate reports to support test events and analysis.
• Support mission planning, execution, and post-event analysis for ground and flight test activities, including pre-mission risk reduction and post-flight reconstruction.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in modeling and simulation, systems integration, or test and evaluation.
• Active Secret Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in modeling and simulation, systems integration, or test and evaluation.
• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs or similar defense systems.
• Familiarity with Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) or similar simulation tools.
• Experience with software testing, including development of test plans, procedures, and reports.
• System administration experience, with certifications such as Security+ and/or Linux+ highly desirable.
• Experience supporting Test and Evaluation (T&E), including pre-flight and ground testing activities.
• Familiarity with GMD systems or GMD System Trainer (GST).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.
• Advanced degree in a relevant technical field or additional certifications.

Benefits

• ESOP participation.
• 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution.
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• EAP.
• education assistance.
• paid time off, and holidays.