Modeling and Simulation Software Integration Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks an M&S Software Integration Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Engineering Directorate M&S Office.

You will test the Missile Defense System in a distributed HWIL environment, supporting ground tests, flight tests, risk reduction, and post-flight reconstruction at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. Responsibilities include integrating, testing, and operating HWIL simulations; configuring OSF systems; analyzing architecture performance;

Qualifications

• System Administration experience with security-focused IT environments.
• Familiarity with containerized applications in cloud environments.
• Experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs or similar defense systems.
• Familiarity with Objective Simulation Framework (OSF).
• Familiarity with GST, BMDS C2BMC, and TGx components.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, testing, and operation of HWIL simulation environments for MDS Ground Tests and Flight Tests.
• Install, configure, checkout, and test OSF systems per requirements.
• Analyze HWIL architecture performance and troubleshoot integration issues.
• Evaluate network traffic and ensure system functionality between MDA elements.
• Document configurations, procedures, and results; generate reports for events and analysis.

Skills

System Administration

Security+

Linux+

Cloud containerization

Education

BS in Engineering/Math/CS

Tools

OSF

GMD C2BMC tools

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.

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 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.

Education

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

Clearance

SECRET clearance/ TS Preferred Position 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-site Tasks will primarily be performed in the local government facility but may also require support in various other CONUS and OCONUS locations.

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