Modeling and Simulation Python Developer/Analyst

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 07-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Modeling & Simulation Python Developer/Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in assessing the capabilities of the Missile Defense System (MDS). This critical role will involve working in a distributed Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation environment contributing to Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI) activities MDS Ground Test (GT) events and MDS Flight Test support. The focus will be on hands-on support for MDAs distributed software threat simulation integrating current and future software capabilities into the OSF Framework.

As a Modeling & Simulation Python Developer/Analystyour duties will include the following but are not limited to:

Develop maintain and execute Python scripts to support modeling and simulation activities within the HWIL environment.
Integrate current and future software capabilities into the OSF Framework.
Contribute to CDI activities GT events and Flight Test support.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to simulation performance and accuracy.
Collaborate with a team of engineers and analysts to ensure the successful execution of simulation campaigns.
Develop and implement data management plans for simulation data including data storage backup and recovery procedures.
Ensure data quality and integrity through data validation cleansing and transformation processes.
Create and maintain data dictionaries and metadata to document simulation data.
Develop and maintain data pipelines for efficient data access and analysis.
Assist in the development of data visualization tools and reports to communicate simulation results effectively.
Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to support their data analysis needs.

Requirements

Bachelors (Masters preferred) in Computer Science a related field or equivalent experience.
2 years system design experience
Ability to obtain an secret levelDoD clearance.
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with cloud computing concepts.
Understanding of MDA Ground Test CONOPS.
Strong communication organizational and technical writing skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-team environment and manage multiple tasks.
Experience with data management including storage and retrieval technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) and HWIL architecture.
Experience with Linux and Python data analysis libraries (e.g. Pandas NumPy).
Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI).
Demonstrated understanding of the Missile Defense System

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular Fulltime

Security Clearance:Secret

Schedule:Mon-Fri 8-5 on-site

Work Location:Huntsville Alabama.

Travel:Yes 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability flexible spending accounts Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts EAP education assistance paid time off and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Torch Technologies Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated Modeling & Simulation Python Developer/Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in assessing the capabilities of the Missile Defense System (MDS). This critical role will involve working in a distributed Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation e...

Description

As a Modeling & Simulation Python Developer/Analystyour duties will include the following but are not limited to:

Develop maintain and execute Python scripts to support modeling and simulation activities within the HWIL environment.
Integrate current and future software capabilities into the OSF Framework.
Contribute to CDI activities GT events and Flight Test support.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to simulation performance and accuracy.
Collaborate with a team of engineers and analysts to ensure the successful execution of simulation campaigns.
Develop and implement data management plans for simulation data including data storage backup and recovery procedures.
Ensure data quality and integrity through data validation cleansing and transformation processes.
Create and maintain data dictionaries and metadata to document simulation data.
Develop and maintain data pipelines for efficient data access and analysis.
Assist in the development of data visualization tools and reports to communicate simulation results effectively.
Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to support their data analysis needs.

Requirements

Bachelors (Masters preferred) in Computer Science a related field or equivalent experience.
2 years system design experience
Ability to obtain an secret levelDoD clearance.
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with cloud computing concepts.
Understanding of MDA Ground Test CONOPS.
Strong communication organizational and technical writing skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-team environment and manage multiple tasks.
Experience with data management including storage and retrieval technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) and HWIL architecture.
Experience with Linux and Python data analysis libraries (e.g. Pandas NumPy).
Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI).
Demonstrated understanding of the Missile Defense System

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular Fulltime

Security Clearance:Secret

Schedule:Mon-Fri 8-5 on-site

Work Location:Huntsville Alabama.

Travel:Yes 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

Benefits:

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

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Required Experience:

Key Skills

APIs
Docker
Jenkins
REST
Python
AWS
NoSQL
MySQL
JavaScript
Postgresql
Django
GIT

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