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M&S Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineer (MSIC)

COLSA Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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Posted Feb 14, 2026Apply by Mar 16, 2026

Role & seniority: Mid-level to Senior role focused on threat model and scenario V&V testing within M&S programs (ITASE/TMAP) at MSIC; contractor-funded position.

Stack/tools: M&S/V&V workflow; GitLab CM; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); MatterMost; collaboration across multiple labs/locations; familiarity with MSIC threat models (SAM, C4).

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Perform threat model and architecture release testing, V&V, and scenario validation for M&S programs.

  2. Analyze M&S performance across autonomous and integrated scenarios; configure scenarios from threat model docs and Intelligence data; execute constructive and Operator-in-the-Loop threat models; conduct batch runs sweeping threat parameters.

  3. Document test results and process improvements; communicate findings to Program Management and teams; maintain issue tracking and configuration data.

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience.

  • 2–4 years of related M&S testing experience.

  • U.S. Citizenship; Active TS/SCI with Poly (or eligibility for MSIC SCIF access) and ability to work onsite.

  • Strong technical writing and oral communication; ability to multitask in fast-paced lab environment.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with ITASE, TMAP, and/or MSIC M&S.

  • Knowledge of MSIC threat models (SAM, C4) and M&S across Air/Land/Sea/Space domains.

  • Familiarity with threat model V&V testing techniques.

  • Location & work type: Onsite at MSIC, MIT/

Full Description

Job Description

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
  • At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits

Required Experience

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)

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

Modeling And SimulationValidation And VerificationThreat Model TestingScenario AnalysisSoftware V&V TestingItaseTmapGitlabMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerpointMattermostAutonomous ScenariosOperator-in-the-LoopBatch RunsTask Managementmulti-location

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