Missile Defense Software Developer – Modeling & Simulation

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Educational reimbursement

Annual bonus eligibility

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance option

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Software Developer with Modeling, Simulation and Analysis experience to join our team and contribute to critical defense initiatives.

You will design and implement software, build and maintain models of orbital dynamics and sensor performance, run simulations, analyze results, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize interceptor concepts in a DoD environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline; education accepted in lieu of degree.
• 9 years of software development experience in aerospace/defense domains.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills to convey technical concepts.
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop software, modeling, simulation, and analysis techniques for Space-Based Interceptor programs.
• Design and maintain models of orbital dynamics, sensor performance, and threat scenarios.
• Perform system-level assessments to optimize interceptor performance.
• Use simulation tools and ensure integration with real-time data.
• Support HWIL, SWIL, and digital integration for testing and verification.
• Ensure compliance with DoD regulations, policies, and security standards.

Skills

C++ development

Modeling & Simulation

Orbital mechanics

Missile defense systems

Sensor technologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering / mechanical engineering / computer science / physics

Tools

AFSIM

MATLAB

STK

Simulink

Python

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Software Developer with Modeling, Simulation and Analysis experience to join our team and contribute to critical defense initiatives.

You will design and implement software, build and maintain models of orbital dynamics and sensor performance, run simulations, analyze results, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize interceptor concepts in a DoD environment.