Modeling And Simulation Engineer

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Job Title
Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Location
Colorado - Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs, CO 80840 US (Primary)
Job Description
Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!
Torch Technologies is seeking an experienced Modeling and Simulation Engineer to work in a role as a Simulation Interface Unit (SIU) Operator/Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) Controller to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The SIU Operator/OSF Controller will participate in MDA Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) test events and Distributed Test Events.
This position is in Colorado Springs, CO at Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center on Schriever Space Force Base.
Responsibilities:

• Maintain active accounts with appropriate user permissions
• Follow procedures and document departures from normal procedures
• Monitor computer resources (e.g., available hard disk space) and report when resources are insufficient to support testing
• Maintain daily run log sheets
• Write and follow procedures, document configuration requirements and changes, and verify system, software, and hardware settings continuously
• Report anomalous simulation behavior.
• Work with M&S Integration team members to coordinate for event connectivity requirements
• Execute simulation framework applications
• Execute post-run data collection scripts and move data to a central location for uploading to the MDA data center
• Proactively troubleshoot and overcome functional/technical problems.

Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years related working experience (IT industry/IT military experience) using Linux; experience writing Linux scripts is a plus
• Good communication/troubleshooting skills
• Participates in a multi-disciplinary team to resolve technically complex problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Attention to details
• Experience working with lab personnel, Integrators, Test Directors, and MDA stakeholders
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree or above in STEM field preferred, experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Preferred Requirements:

• DoD 8570 IAT level II employment (e.g., Security+ CE, Network +CE or higher or Linux +)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Previous experience with the Missile Defense Agency or Missile Defense System elements or components or equivalent system of system environments

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret or ability to obtain/maintain one
Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)
Work Location: Colorado Springs, CO at Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center on Schriever Space Force Base.
Travel: Yes, up to 20%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Salary Range: $110,000 - $155,000
The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.
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