Modeling and Simulation Software Integration Engineer

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 connectionsResponsible 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 labExecute 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 electronicallyCollaborate 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 desirableFamiliarity with operating and managing containerized applications in a cloud-based environmentExperience 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 Sytem (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 reportsPrior 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 university5-7 years’ experienceClearanceSECRET clearance/ TS PreferredPosition 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-siteTasks will primarily be performed in the local government facility but may also require support in various other CONUS and OCONUS locations. #LI-AS1