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# Threat Engineer - Entry Level

- **Company:** Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), SolidWorks (CAD), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Engineering, Test Data, Information Technology, Software Coding, Programming Languages, Data Generation
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9011362/threat-engineer-entry-level

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
 * Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including MATLAB, Python, C++, or C#.
 * Experience using CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or similar platforms.

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## Description

* Primary focus will be developing/updating missile models for threat systems
 * Source information will come from CAD/line drawings
 * Will use existing modeling tools such as the Optical Signatures Code (OSC), OPTical In-line SIGnature (OPTISIG) Generator as well as several internal toolsets to characterize missile systems from an EO/IR signature perspective
 * Characterizing missile systems and providing products to support multiple studies and activities across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
 * Work with integrated team across multiple modeling disciplines (CAD, kinematic, EO/IR, and plume modeling). Technical areas associated with position includes aspects of aerospace/mechanical engineering, signature physics (blackbody radiation), radiometry, heat transfer/thermal analysis
 * Flight test analysis (retrieving test data such as kinematic/dynamic information, collected data, etc., and comparing to models being developed)
 * Generating briefings to support analysis, product delivery, Quick Reaction Tasks (QRTs)
 * Writing code and developing software tools to assist with IR data generation and analysis


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