Modeling and Simulation Software Integration Engineer (Junior)

AeroVironment•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The M&S Integration Engineer/Manager will support the mission of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering Directorate Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Office (DES) in the role of Integration Manager (IM) 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). They will provide integration operations support to accomplish the agency's Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI) activities, Ground Test and Flight Test. Participates in all phases of the M&S Framework integration for the MDA Ground Tests events, Flight Tests and Continual Developmental Integration (CDI) activities. This includes providing support for test planning, functionality tracing, understanding OSF Framework (FW) build requirements and ensuring they are being met in these events/activities. Support to the M&S Event Mission Manager as the DES-I representative in the GT/FT events and CDIs providing support as a interface/focal point for the DT MTD, interface with the Integrator/NOSC to resolve OSF Framework issues and coordinate DES-I Teams response. Responsible for drafting and distributing End-of-Day reports (EODs) to the DES community to keep the DES-I Teams apprised of event execution progress. Coordinate communications (phone lines, bridges, SVOIPs, etc.) between labs supporting CDI, GT and FT Events for M&S teams. Drafts and submits PERSTAT (Personnel Status) reports for deployed personnel supporting GT/FT Events, ensures all site required pre-requisites for team are tracked and completed prior to travel, works with contract travel coordinator for team travel requirements. Aids the Event Mission Manager in conducting DES-I Internal Coordination Brief meetings for assigned GT/FT events. Drafts and updates meeting briefing slide deck, schedules and facilitates meetings, and provides action item lists as necessary. Assist with the coordination of scheduling of test resources (facilities, personnel, etc.) to support Missile Defense System-level test events and/or CDI activities. Engages M&S product configuration management for events, including the routing, tracking and coordination of Change Requests (CRs), on-console software & configuration changes, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM, a related field or equivalent experience.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Minimum of 0-5 years' experience and a Bachelor's degree; OR equivalent years of experience without degree.
Capable of working in a technically challenging environment and interfacing with simulation framework developers; test event integration personnel; data analysts; and event planners, testers, and other stakeholders.
Self-starter capable of working with minimal direction.
Good understanding of the overall MDS infrastructure and Element capabilities.
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills to work as a team player.
Able to work comfortably and effectively with team members as well as MDS Element contacts, test stakeholders and other DOD contractors.
Access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).
Will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting integrated test events.
Experience with staffing coordination.
Entry-level familiarity with real-time distributed simulation infrastructures.
Entry-level familiarity with MDS Element configurations and operations.
Entry-level familiarity with DoW Operational Testing (OT) and Development Testing (DT).
TS clearance.
Current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Support the mission of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering Directorate Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Office (DES) in the role of Integration Manager (IM) to test the Missile Defense System (MDS) in a distributed Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation environment.
Provide integration operations support to accomplish the agency's Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI) activities, Ground Test and Flight Test.
Participate in all phases of the M&S Framework integration for the MDA Ground Tests events, Flight Tests and Continual Developmental Integration (CDI) activities.
Provide support for test planning, functionality tracing, understanding OSF Framework (FW) build requirements and ensuring they are being met in these events/activities.
Support the M&S Event Mission Manager as the DES-I representative in the GT/FT events and CDIs providing support as a interface/focal point for the DT MTD.
Interface with the Integrator/NOSC to resolve OSF Framework issues and coordinate DES-I Teams response.
Draft and distribute End-of-Day reports (EODs) to the DES community.
Coordinate communications (phone lines, bridges, SVOIPs, etc.) between labs supporting CDI, GT and FT Events for M&S teams.
Draft and submit PERSTAT (Personnel Status) reports for deployed personnel supporting GT/FT Events.
Ensure all site required pre-requisites for team are tracked and completed prior to travel.
Work with contract travel coordinator for team travel requirements.
Aid the Event Mission Manager in conducting DES-I Internal Coordination Brief meetings for assigned GT/FT events.
Draft and update meeting briefing slide deck, schedule and facilitate meetings, and provide action item lists as necessary.
Assist with the coordination of scheduling of test resources (facilities, personnel, etc.) to support Missile Defense System-level test events and/or CDI activities.
Engage M&S product configuration management for events, including the routing, tracking and coordination of Change Requests (CRs), on-console software & configuration changes, etc.