Missile Test & Real-Time Simulation Engineer (Onsite)

ARA; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is seeking a Staff Missile Test Engineer to support Naval Surface Warfare Center's FGT capability at Indian Head, MD on site. U.S. citizenship, Interim Secret clearance, and CONUS travel may be required.

The role involves providing software and simulation expertise for operating and maintaining the FGT platform, plus drafting test plans, conducting readiness reviews, writing test reports, and executing testing per SOPs.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 5–7 years of related experience.
• Experience with real-time software development and missile/flight simulation.
• Ability to review test data and support software and system performance evaluation.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux; Visual Studio; FORTRAN, C/C++, Ada, Python.
• Strong technical writing for test plans and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide software and simulation expertise for operating and maintaining a FGT platform.
• Support test plans, readiness reviews, test reports, and testing per SOPs.
• Collaborate with on-site team in a high-activity environment.
• Assist in data processing and evaluation.

Skills

Real-time software development

Missile/flight simulation

Software models

Interface programming (Ethernet,serial

Data processing and evaluation

FORTRAN

C/C++

Ada

Python

Windows

Linux

Technical writing

Test systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

IntervalZero RTX

GPS simulators

Windows OS

Linux OS

C/C++

Ada

Python

Job description

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is seeking a Staff Missile Test Engineer to support Naval Surface Warfare Center's FGT capability at Indian Head, MD on site. U.S. citizenship, Interim Secret clearance, and CONUS travel may be required.

The role involves providing software and simulation expertise for operating and maintaining the FGT platform, plus drafting test plans, conducting readiness reviews, writing test reports, and executing testing per SOPs.