Threat Engineer - Entry Level

Modern Technology Solutions Inc • Huntsville, AL

2d

About The Position

MTSI is seeking an Entry-Level Threat Engineer to support missile system modeling and analysis activities for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of high-fidelity threat models, EO/IR signature characterizations, and analytical products that inform critical missile defense studies and tests. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists in a highly technical, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including MATLAB, Python, C++, or C#.
• Experience using CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Developing/updating missile models for threat systems using information from CAD/line drawings.
• Utilizing modeling tools such as the Optical Signatures Code (OSC), OPTical In-line SIGnature (OPTISIG) Generator, and internal toolsets to characterize missile systems from an EO/IR signature perspective.
• Characterizing missile systems and providing products to support multiple studies and activities across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
• Collaborating with an integrated team across multiple modeling disciplines (CAD, kinematic, EO/IR, and plume modeling).
• Performing flight test analysis, including retrieving test data (kinematic/dynamic information, collected data) and comparing it to developed models.
• Generating briefings to support analysis, product delivery, and Quick Reaction Tasks (QRTs).
• Writing code and developing software tools to assist with IR data generation and analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees