AI-Driven Software Tester for Defense Simulations

Mission Driven Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mission Driven Research in Huntsville, AL seeks a skilled software tester to join the MTSD team. You will own test and verification for multimode defense simulations, applying AI-native tools to accelerate development while maintaining high quality.

A mid-level to senior candidate with a strong testing background is sought. You’ll design cutting-edge test frameworks, perform rigorous V&V planning, and demonstrate ingenuity across Python, C/C++, TS, and Rust in defense software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field required.
• 5+ years of full-time professional experience in engineering or software development.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Strong testing background including test architecture, automation, mutation testing, fuzzing, and CI/CD integration.

Responsibilities

• Own test and verification as part of a defense software team.
• Design and implement AI-native test framework with rapid development velocity.
• Perform unit testing and V&V planning robust enough for accreditation.
• Demonstrate technical ingenuity and clear communication in complex systems.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Typescript

Rust

Test automation

CI/CD

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Tools

pytest

Hypothesis

proptest

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Cursor

Windsurf

Claude Code

Job description

Mission Driven Research in Huntsville, AL seeks a skilled software tester to join the MTSD team. You will own test and verification for multimode defense simulations, applying AI-native tools to accelerate development while maintaining high quality.

A mid-level to senior candidate with a strong testing background is sought. You’ll design cutting-edge test frameworks, perform rigorous V&V planning, and demonstrate ingenuity across Python, C/C++, TS, and Rust in defense software.