V&V Engineer

Mtsi Va; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a V&V Engineer to support verification, validation, and accreditation activities for Missile Defense System modeling and simulation.

You will perform VV&A analyses across radar, threat, environment, interceptors, and communications, and develop data analysis tools. US citizenship with active secret clearance and a BS/MS in engineering/science plus 7+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and active secret clearance required.
• Bachelor or master degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer science with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Must hold or be eligible for Secret clearance.
• Experience with VV&A, M&S, or radar models is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support MDA/SEQV Systems Verification to assess HWIL/Digital Models against requirements and determine suitability for MDS simulations.
• Perform M&S VV&A analysis in radar/sensor, threat, environment, interceptors, communications, or other BMDS components.
• Develop code-based data analysis tools to assess performance parameters identified in analyses and accreditation plans.
• Research technical papers on models and identify data pertinent to model VV&A.
• Collaborate with software developers and accreditation agents to establish VV&A evidence and correct modeling issues.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, generate reports, and brief VV&A findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/CS

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a V&V Engineer to support verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) activities associated with Missile Defense System (MDS) modeling and simulation (M&S).

Roles and Responsibilities

• The candidate will be supporting MDA/SEQV Systems Verification, which has been designated the MDA M&S agent, to assess HWIL/Digital Models against their requirements and determine their suitability for stated intended uses in MDS simulations.
• Perform M&S VV&A analysis in one or more of the following areas: radars/sensors (RF/IR), threat, environment, interceptors, communications, or other simulated BMDS components.
• Develop code-based data analysis tools to assess the performance parameters identified in analysis and accreditation plans.
• Research technical papers on models and identify data pertinent to model VV&A.
• Collaborate with counterparts from other stakeholder agencies, such as software developers and accreditation agents, to establish adequate VV&A evidence and correct modeling issues.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, generate reports, and brief VV&A findings.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• US citizenship and an active secret clearance is required.
• BS and/or MS in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science discipline and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Must possess a Secret level security clearance (or higher).
• MATLAB and/or Python experience is a plus.
• Understanding of radar principles/models is a plus.
• Good communication skills, both orally and written; ability to generate briefings, reports, and technical documentation, as required.

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