M&S Software Integration Engineer with Security Clearance

Wavelink; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WaveLink in Huntsville, AL is seeking an M&S Software Integration Engineer to support HWIL simulations for MDS ground and flight tests, and DoD partner testing. Role involves installation and configuration of OSF systems, testing, and ongoing integration work within a distributed HWIL environment.

Travel up to 25-30% is required; occasional night and weekend work may be needed to meet critical testing schedules. Active clearance is required for on-site work at Redstone Arsenal.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited university.
• 5-7 years’ experience in relevant field.
• Support the integration, testing, and operation of HWIL simulation environments for MDS Ground Tests, Flight Tests, and CI activities.
• Install, configure, checkout, and test 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 per program instructions, ensuring functionality between MDA elements, documenting configurations and results.
• Execute test scenarios including threat modeling and mission-specific requirements.
• Document system configurations, test procedures, and results, and generate reports to support test events and analysis.
• Collaborate with teams and support mission planning, execution, and post-event analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support HWIL simulation environments for MDS Ground Tests and Flight Tests, and CI activities.
• Install, configure, checkout, and test OSF systems per program requirements.
• Analyze HWIL architecture performance and assist in resolving integration issues.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot network connections.
• Install and configure M&S Framework ensuring inter-element functionality and document results.
• Execute test scenarios including threat modeling for mission-specific needs.
• Document configurations, test procedures, and results, and generate analysis reports.
• Collaborate with teams for mission planning, execution, and post-event analysis.

Skills

HWIL testing experience

OSF system installation/configuration

MDS Ground Tests/Flight Tests support

HWIL architecture performance analysis

Network troubleshooting

Documentation of configurations and in

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science

Tools

Objective Simulation Framework (OSF)

M&S Framework

Security+ certification

Linux+ certification

Job description

WaveLink Overview: WaveLink, Inc. (WLI) is an expanding, woman-owned small business based in Huntsville, Alabama, providing Technology Integration, Aviation Engineering, Digital Engineering, Program Management, and Cybersecurity expertise to the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Navy.

WLI currently has a position available for:

Job Description

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.

Required Education and Experience

• BS in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited university
• 5-7 years’ experience

Required Skills

• 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 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 reports
• Prior Test and Evaluation (T&E) experience supporting Pre-Flight/Ground Testing supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA)

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.

Clearance

Active Clearance required

Primary 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. WLI provides a comprehensive benefit package, with competitive salaries in a proactive, employee-oriented work environment. WLI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.