Modeling and Simulation Software Integration Engineer (Mid-Senior)The M&S Software Integration Engineer will support the mission of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering Directorate Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Office to test the Missile Defense System (MDS) in a distributed Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation environment, including MDS Ground Test (GT) events and MDS Flight Test support (pre-mission risk reduction, mission execution team training, and post-flight reconstruction), as well as M&S development and test support to other Department of Defense (DoD) Partners.
Responsibilities and areas of support include, but are not limited to the following:- 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
- Responsible for installing and configuring M&S Framework in compliance with program instructions, ensuring functionality between MDA elements, and documenting 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.
Desired qualifications include:- System Administration experience and certifications such as Security+ and/or Linux+ are highly desirable
- 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),with BCM - Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) Model, and with TGx - Threat Generator External.
- Software testing background with experience in the development of software test plans, test procedures, and test reports
- Prior Test and Evaluation (T&E) experience supporting Pre-Flight/Ground Testing supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Travel: - Travel: This role requires the ability to travel up to 25-30% to support mission-critical events and meetings.
- Work Schedule: Occasional night and weekend work is expected to meet critical testing schedules and event-driven timelines.
Education: - BS in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited university
- 5-7 years' experience
Clearance- SECRET clearance/ TS Preferred
Position requires that candidate possesses a final and active SECRET security clearance and is able to maintain the clearance.
Work Location - Huntsville, AL Redstone Arsenal- On-site
- Tasks will primarily be performed in the local government facility but may also require support in various other CONUS and OCONUS locations.
