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Responsibilities

The Confidential Client is seeking a Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Integration Engineer (Junior) to support system-level test events in a distributed Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation environment. Typical responsibilities include:

• Participate in all phases of M&S framework integration for Ground Test (GT), Flight Test (FT) and Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI) activities.
• Support test planning, functionality tracing, and verification of OSF framework build requirements for events.
• Serve as the DES-I representative to the M&S Event Mission Manager for assigned GT/FT/CDI events.
• Act as an interface/focal point with integrator/NOSC teams to resolve OSF framework issues and coordinate DES-I team responses.
• Draft and distribute End-of-Day (EOD) reports to keep stakeholders apprised of event progress.
• Coordinate communications (phone lines, bridges, SVOIPs, etc.) between labs and supporting teams during events.
• Draft and submit PERSTAT (personnel status) reports and track pre-deployment prerequisites for traveling personnel.
• Assist with meeting coordination: prepare slide decks, schedule and facilitate DES-I internal coordination briefings, and manage action items.
• Support scheduling and coordination of test resources (facilities, personnel, on-console software, CRs) for MDS-level test events.
• Engage product configuration management for event-related routing and tracking of configuration changes.
• Support occasional off-nominal work hours (nights/weekends) as required by event schedules.

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Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience (or equivalent experience without degree).
• Demonstrated ability to work in technically challenging environments and interface with simulation framework developers, integrators, data analysts, test planners and stakeholders.
• Self-starter who can work with minimal direction.
• Good understanding of Missile Defense System (MDS) infrastructure and Element capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills; proven team-player across multiple contractor and government interfaces.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting integrated system-level test events (GT/FT/CDI).
• Experience with staffing coordination for deployed teams.
• Entry-level familiarity with real-time distributed simulation infrastructures and MDS Element operations.
• Understanding of Developmental Testing (DT) and Operational Testing (OT).
• Higher clearance (TS/SCI) is a plus where program needs allow.

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Logistics & Work Conditions

• Location: Redstone Arsenal, AL (on-site work expected in support of event activities).
• Travel: Up to 10–25% to support mission-critical events and meetings.
• Work schedule: Occasional nights and weekends required to meet event-driven timelines.
• Clearance & export controls: Position requires an active DoD Secret clearance. This role involves information subject to ITAR/EAR compliance; applicants must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) and may be required to provide documentation verifying U.S. person status. Some roles may require U.S. citizenship due to contract terms.
• Employment: You will be employed directly by Confidential Client if selected. Careertakes is supporting this hiring process as a third-party recruiter.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary (from source): $169,901 per year — estimated.
• Benefits (may include): medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, alternative work schedules (e.g., 9/80) and paid holiday shutdowns. Exact benefits will be provided by Confidential Client during the hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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