COLSA · 5 hours ago
M&S Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineer (MSIC)
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCOLSA is a company focused on modeling and simulation (M&S) techniques for defense programs. They are seeking a V&V Engineer to perform validation and verification testing, analysis, and process improvement for M&S programs, particularly for the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC).
Cyber SecuritySoftwareInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Applicant will apply an understanding of modeling and simulation (M&S) techniques to perform threat model and scenario validation and verification (V&V) testing, analysis, and process improvement for M&S programs such as ITASE and/or TMAP for the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC)
Software V&V testing and analysis, which may include:
Threat model and/or architecture release testing
Analyzing M&S performance of small to large autonomous and/or integrated scenarios, focusing on messages sent between simulation federates and comparing threat model performance to Intelligence data
Configuring M&S scenarios using threat model documentation and Intelligence data
Executing simulations with user-configured ("Constructive") threat models as well as Operator-in-the-Loop (OITL) threat models
Performing "batch" runs (i.e. more than one run) for scenarios by sweeping threat model parameters
Using Gitlab Software Configuration Management for software issue reporting and file configuration management
Using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for documenting test reports and results, and documenting identified M&S process improvement recommendations
Using MatterMost collaboration software to clearly and effectively communicate with multiple teams between multiple labs and locations
Candidate selected must:
Efficiently manage personal tasking, make informed decisions with minimal supervision, and proactively seek out the necessary information to complete assignments
Work in a fast-paced lab environment onsite at MSIC, interfacing routinely with both Contractor and Government employees
Exercise effective technical written and oral communication with Program Management and teammates
Multitask well, have a positive attitude, be highly motivated and a productive team player
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2-4 years related experience in M&S testing
U.S. Citizenship required; Active TS/SCI with Poly through DIA (i.e existing clearance allowing for immediate MSIC SCIF access upon hire)
Efficiently manage personal tasking, make informed decisions with minimal supervision, and proactively seek out the necessary information to complete assignments
Work in a fast-paced lab environment onsite at MSIC, interfacing routinely with both Contractor and Government employees
Exercise effective technical written and oral communication with Program Management and teammates
Multitask well, have a positive attitude, be highly motivated and a productive team player
Preferred
In-depth experience in ITASE, TMAP, and/or MSIC M&S
Knowledge of MSIC SAM and C4 threat models
Knowledge of MSIC M&S for Air/Land/Sea/Space domains
Knowledge of threat model V&V testing techniques
Company
COLSA
COLSA's full-scale capabilities include cyber and information warfare, rapid prototyping and engineering, uncrewed systems, acquisition, logistics, studies and analysis, data science, and systems and software engineering.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Van Corum
Deputy CEO & CFO
Ivan Garcia
Chief Technology Officer
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