COLSA Corporation is seeking candidates for a mid-level Missile Software Design and Integration Engineer to join the Systems Simulation, Software and Integration’s (S3I) MDA Strategic Targets Lab (STL) located on Redstone Arsenal, AL.

The MDA Strategic Targets Lab (STL) provides the Missile Defense Agency’s Targets and Countermeasures (TC) customer with independent performance assessments of vendor flight software that is designed for MDA’s Targets. Using all-digital simulations (ADS) and processor-in-the-loop (PIL), the target's performance is evaluated against the requirements for each flight test.

The candidate will be responsible for the integration of vendor flight software into a Six Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) based All-Digital-Simulation (ADS) and Processor-In-the-Loop (PIL) test bed architecture. This integration includes connectivity of synchronized operations between Six Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) models, GPS simulation, Thrust Vector Control (TVC) systems, Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT), and ordinance interfaces.

A thorough understanding of high fidelity modeling architectures is critical as the candidate will be conducting this integration, debugging, and verification work with the end state of providing a test capability to support formal independent performance assessments and test execution.

The candidate will responsible for conducting engineering analysis by reading and interpreting software specifications, interface specifications, system specifications, and performance specifications. Additionally, the candidate will be providing support in a configuration managed software environment, and will occasionally be asked to attend meetings with the MDA TC customer and vendors.

GENERAL SUMMARY Designs, develops and analyzes complicated and difficult software programs for computer based systems. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Designs and develops complicated and difficult software programs *
• Analyzes user's software program needs and assists in troubleshooting *
• Design and develops software using basic compilers, assemblers, utility programs and operating systems *
• Performs systems modeling, simulation and analysis *
• Advises hardware design engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems
• May provide input for documentation of new or existing programs
• May provide work leadership for lower level employees

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Required Skills Required Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in one of the following fields of study: Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field from an accredited university

• 0-5 years’ work related experience with the MDA’s BMDS, sensor-shooter systems and/or aerospace/missile experience

• Due to the sensitive nature of work we perform for the US Government, US Citizenship is required

• Active SECRET clearance required

• Working knowledge of current operating systems and programming languages (Linux, C, C++, Fortran)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong Math and Physics background

• Strong Debugging skills

• Experience with system test and evaluation, modeling and simulation, or missile flight software 

• Experience with Linux operating systems

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Strong, technical working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office/O365.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred, or equivalent work experience may be substituted (at least 2 years).
• Must have a strong technical background, and a positive attitude.
• Must have a willingness to learn new technologies and to be a team player.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work with limited supervision.
• Experience troubleshooting computer hardware and software.
• One to three years of technical computer support experience.
• Some experience in computer repair.
• Experience installing operating systems and applications on desktop and laptop computers.
• Knowledge and troubleshooting skills in basic networking, including TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS.
• Basic understanding of Active Directory a plus.
• Office 365 knowledge a plus.
• CompTIA A+ certification preferred. Microsoft MCSA: Windows 10 a plus. 
• Hands-on experience with HP and Dell computer hardware.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with all technical and non-technical members of the organization.
• Knowledge of handheld mobile devices such as iPhones, Androids, and Blackberry devices.
• Strong communication skills, including both verbal and written skills.
• SCCM experience preferred.