2025-05 Software IV&V Engineer/Analyst

1st Edge • Redstone Arsenal, AL

16d • Onsite

About The Position

1st Edge is seeking an advanced software engineer / analyst to plan and execute Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of tactical software for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System. The software engineer / analyst will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team that supports the THAAD Program Office with executing the software IV&V, firmware IV&V, and software assurance program. The place of performance is in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will have knowledge of software IV&V static and dynamic testing approaches and will have the ability to communicate effectively within our team. IV&V approaches include: decomposing existing source code using requirements, design and test documents; writing test and data capture frameworks to fully exercise the code under test; evaluating software using static analysis tools and eyes on code inspection; analyzing results from static analysis tools; recommending fixes and improvements to code; providing management with software health metrics; establishing/documenting robust IV&V processes; writing scripts to automate and streamline IV&V processes; collecting and analyzing test coverage data; and tracing system requirements from specifications, to design, to code and unit test. Leadership opportunities are available at the intermediate and advanced levels.

Requirements

• Requires US citizenship and must currently possess an active SECRET level security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• 5-10 years of related software experience
• Computer Languages: C++, Java
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
• Knowledge of dynamic and static testing techniques for IV&V
• Familiarity with operating in a DevSecOps environment
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and organize all tasking
• Good communication skills (oral and written)

Responsibilities

• plan and execute Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of tactical software
• decomposing existing source code using requirements, design and test documents
• writing test and data capture frameworks to fully exercise the code under test
• evaluating software using static analysis tools and eyes on code inspection
• analyzing results from static analysis tools
• recommending fixes and improvements to code
• providing management with software health metrics
• establishing/documenting robust IV&V processes
• writing scripts to automate and streamline IV&V processes
• collecting and analyzing test coverage data
• tracing system requirements from specifications, to design, to code and unit test

Benefits

• We offer technically advanced, challenging work in an employee-centered environment driven by the desire to contribute to a meaningful purpose.
• We believe in a balanced, quid pro quo relationship between the company and its employees, providing all benefits at no cost, plus generous time off.
• From an excellent benefits package to job autonomy with challenging work, 1st Edge cultivates an innovative and collaborative environment with meaningful work.

What This Job Offers

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