Senior AI-Native Software Tester - Defense Simulation

Mission Driven Research, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research, Inc in Huntsville, AL is seeking a skilled software tester to join the MTSD team. You will build a variable-fidelity defense simulation and advance AI-native testing practices within a defense technology context.

The role requires a bachelor's in a scientific/engineering field, 5+ years of experience, and an active Secret clearance. You will work with an elite team across missile defense and intelligence markets, emphasizing high-quality, scalable testing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum in a scientific or engineering field.
• 5+ years of full-time professional engineering or software development experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Build a variable-fidelity, engineering-level defense simulation for multimode countermeasure development.
• Adopt AI-native tooling to increase development velocity while maintaining code quality and clear documentation.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Typescript

Rust

Test architecture

Automation

CI/CD

Fuzzing

Mutation testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Tools

pytest

Hypothesis

proptest

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Cursor

Windsurf

Claude Code

Job description

Mission Driven Research, Inc in Huntsville, AL is seeking a skilled software tester to join the MTSD team. You will build a variable-fidelity defense simulation and advance AI-native testing practices within a defense technology context.

The role requires a bachelor's in a scientific/engineering field, 5+ years of experience, and an active Secret clearance. You will work with an elite team across missile defense and intelligence markets, emphasizing high-quality, scalable testing solutions.