THAAD System Operator

About the role

SimTech, Inc., recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents, is seeking a THAAD System Operator to join our dynamic and diverse corporate team in Huntsville, AL. SimTech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits, work/life balance, outstanding retirement plan, career advancement and much more. The THAAD System Operator will support test events by collaborating with team members, operating assigned systems and simulation workstations, and applying component-specific setup and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a team environment while emphasizing individual contributions to effectively complete a test event, which can span from a few weeks to several months.
• Operate one of many workstations on an as‑needed basis, including THAAD Fire Control and Communications (TFCC), THAAD Radar (AN/TPY‑2 TM), Simulation‑Over‑Live‑Driver (SOLD), Common Data Link Interface‑Module (CDLI‑M) and the Network Systems Integration and Test Environment (NSITE) workstation.
• Learn individual component specifics as required to conduct tests, such as component initialization parameters and specific test operating procedures.
• Perform data collection and post‑test processing of data.
• Work off‑hours and travel as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with 3 years of relevant experience; or high school diploma and 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Some Unix/Linux experience and knowledge of Missile Defense Systems is a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain/maintain security clearance required.

Skills

• Troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Unix/Linux familiarity.
• Missile Defense Systems knowledge (preferred).

Benefits

• Market‑leading compensation package.
• Excellent benefits.
• Work/life balance.
• Outstanding retirement plan.
• Career advancement opportunities.

About SimTech

SimTech's mission is to be the most reliable and cost-effective provider of Signature Models, Simulations, Hardware, Software, Cyber solutions, and Test & Evaluation services. Established in 1983 by a team of experienced scientists and engineers, SimTech has a long history of delivering high-technology defense-oriented solutions. The company has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in 2020 and 2021, and as a "Best Place for Working Parents" in 2022-2026 by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce. SimTech offers an industry-leading comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Physical Description / Working Conditions

Employees function in a general office/cubicle setting and laboratory/testing setting using standard office equipment and various electronic testing equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, video equipment, software and testing gear. Interaction with personnel, participation in meetings, delivering timely results, producing reports, receiving and communicating information; telework may be possible. May work in a specialized laboratory/testing environment using electronic testing equipment, computer software and complex systems; may move and test equipment of various weights; laboratory environment may require use of protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, protective hearing and footwear. May be expected to work varying shifts and hours to meet business demands; occasional travel for assigned work.