Modeling and Simulation Software Integration Engineer

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

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Huntsville, AL, seeks an experienced M&S Software Integration Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency’s HWIL simulations, ground and flight test activities, and post-flight analysis.

The role covers installation, testing, and operation of OSF-based systems, plus collaboration across teams, travel up to 25-30%, and adherence to security and lab procedures while advancing test plans and documentation.

Qualifications

• System Administration experience and security-related certifications are desirable.
• Familiarity with containerized apps in cloud environments.
• Experience with DoD programs or similar defense systems and OSF or similar simulation tools.
• Exposure to GMD System Trainer (GST), BMDS C2BMC, and TGx components.
• Software test planning, procedures, and reporting experience.
• Previous Test & Evaluation (T&E) support for Pre-Flight/Ground Testing.

Responsibilities

• 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 per program requirements.
• Analyze HWIL architecture performance and help resolve hardware/software integration issues.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot network traffic and connections.
• Install and configure M&S Framework and document configurations and results.
• Execute test scenarios including threat modeling and mission-specific requirements.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and results; generate test reports.
• Collaborate with teams in person and electronically; support mission planning and post-event analysis.
• Travel up to 25–30% to support mission-critical events.

Skills

System Administration

Security+ certification

Linux+ certification

Cloud containerization

OSF familiarity

MDA programs experience

GST familiarity

BMDS C2BMC

Software testing

T&E experience

Education

BS in Engineering/Math/CS

Tools

Objective Simulation Framework (OSF)

GMD GST

BMDS C2BMC

TGx Threat Generator External

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

• 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.