Systems Engineer, Jr.

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Job Title

Systems Engineer, Jr.

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Integration Engineer.

Your support would be to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering Directorate Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Office (DES) to assess the capabilities of the Missile Defense System (MDS) in a distributed Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation environment, including Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI) activities, MDS Ground Test (GT) events and MDS Flight Test support. Focus will be on hands-on support for MDA's distributed software threat simulation used in the testing of and training on MDA's tactical systems of current and future Software capabilities to the OSF Framework.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct installs, checkouts, integration, and testing for a variety of activities using Objective Stimulation Framework (OSF)
• Responsible for installing and configuring OSF in compliance with program instructions, ensuring functionality between MDA elements, and documenting configurations and results within the government lab.
• Integrate hardware and software in a HWIL lab environment.
• Operate OSF systems for lab test activities and produce test reports as needed.
• The OSF Integrator/Operator will also develop scenarios, convert threats to support specific internal test requirements, and make other test case modifications as needed.
• Adhere to current processes and procedures, participate in document reviews, attend limited meetings, provide status as requested, and collaborate with team members in person and electronically.
• Candidate must have working knowledge of UNIX and Linux variants.
• Ability to understand Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and perform analysis to troubleshoot issues within the framework or with an element interface.
• Tasks will primarily be performed in the local government facility but may also require support in various other CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited university
• 2-5 years' experience
• SECRET clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a self-starter, have strong written and verbal communication skills and be capable of working in a team environment.
• System Administration experience and certifications such as Security+ and/or Linux+ are highly desirable.
• Software testing background with experience in the development of software test plans, test procedures, and test reports
• Experience defining System Engineering Requirements Support for exercises and new capabilities through working groups and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM)
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) programs, System Test Labs, and operational knowledge
• Prior Test and Evaluation (T&E) experience supporting Pre-Flight/Ground Testing in an environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with RedHat OS, JAVA, and OpenSplice
• Test and Execution for the GMD System Trainer (GST) is highly desirable.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: customer site

Travel: Yes, 10-20%

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