Missile Defense Software Engineer

4M Research • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

4M Research, Inc. is seeking a Missile Defense Software Engineer to support analysis of Missile Defense System (MDS) test data. The role develops and maintains analytical tools, evaluates complex datasets, and helps determine whether system performance meets technical and mission objectives. The ideal candidate has strong Python programming skills, missile defense experience, an analytical mindset, experience translating complex data into actionable findings, and an interest in end-to-end missile defense system behavior.

The position supports system-level and element-level performance analysis of MDS test data. The engineer develops analytical approaches and Python-based tools, scripts, models, and visualizations; analyzes datasets for trends, anomalies, and performance characteristics; and documents and communicates analytical findings to technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• 7–12 years of relevant professional experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Python programming experience.
• Missile defense experience.
• Analytic skills, including past engineering and technical analysis experience.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing system-level and element-level performance analysis of MDS test data to assess end-to-end system behavior.
• Experience with modeling and simulation (M&S) verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A).
• Radar analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical approaches and methodologies to evaluate complex MDS behaviors and determine whether technical and mission objectives have been satisfied.
• Develop, maintain, and use Python-based data analysis tools, scripts, models, and visualizations to support test analysis activities.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, performance characteristics, system behaviors, and areas requiring further investigation.
• Support system-level and element-level performance analysis of MDS test data, with an emphasis on understanding end-to-end system behavior.
• Document analytical methods, results, and conclusions, and communicate findings clearly to technical stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior