Modeling and Simulation Software Integration Engineer (Mid-Senior)

This position supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering Directorate Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Office in testing the Missile Defense System (MDS) within a distributed Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation environment. Responsibilities include support for MDS Ground Test (GT) events, Flight Test support (pre-mission risk reduction, mission execution team training, and post-flight reconstruction), and M&S development and test support for other Department of Defense (DoD) partners.

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.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot network traffic and connections.
• Install and configure M&S Framework in compliance with program instructions, ensuring functionality between MDA elements, and document configurations and results within the government lab.
• 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.
• Adhere to current processes and procedures, provide status as requested, and collaborate with team members in person and electronically.
• Collaborate with teams and support mission planning, execution, and post-event analysis for ground and flight test activities, including pre-mission risk reduction and post-flight reconstruction.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited university.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• SECRET clearance required; TS clearance preferred. Candidate must possess a final and active SECRET security clearance and be able to maintain it.
• U.S. person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to ITAR and/or EAR compliance. Some positions require current U.S. citizenship.

Desired Qualifications

• System Administration experience and certifications such as Security+ and/or Linux+.
• Familiarity with operating and managing containerized applications in a cloud-based environment.
• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs or similar defense systems.
• Familiarity with Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) or similar simulation tools.
• Familiarity with GMD System Trainer (GST), BCM - Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) Model, and TGx – Threat Generator External.
• Software testing background with experience in developing software test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Prior Test and Evaluation (T&E) experience supporting Pre-Flight/Ground Testing for Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Schedule

• Occasional night and weekend work is expected to meet critical testing schedules and event-driven timelines.
• Travel up to 25-30% to support mission-critical events and meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Paid holiday shutdown.

Work Location: Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal). Tasks will primarily be performed in the local government facility but may also require support in various other CONUS and OCONUS locations.