Software Developer - Post-Test Analysis & Test Automation

CFD Research is seeking a Software Developer to join a multidisciplinary team building cutting-edge tools to analyze, reduce, and visualize complex simulation data for missile defense systems. This role focuses on streamlining Post-Test Analysis (PTA) processes by conducting trade studies, building automated test scripts, and executing Agile software delivery. Working alongside the customer’s software development team, you will accelerate test-case generation, ensure data validation accuracy for formal test events, and optimize system resource utilization. Key Responsibilities

• Conduct trade studies to evaluate potential PTA tools and present findings to leadership; collaborate with SMEs to understand Concept of Operations (CONOPs), test procedures, and data/message parameters.
• Maintain and prioritize feature backlogs in Jira alongside the GSD team; write, test, and deploy code within PTA tools to perform automated test-step validation.
• Streamline input generation to boost the speed and efficiency of building complex test cases.
• Conduct progress demos of working test scripts, submit deliverables for peer review, and author user guides on analysis best practices.

• U.S. Citizenship required; must possess and maintain an active DoD SECRET Clearance
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Math/Statistics, Physics, or related STEM Discipline with 2+ years of software engineering experience
• Proficient programming skills in Python, MATLAB, and C++ with desire and ability to pick up others
• Experience with object-oriented programming
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Ability to perform trade studies, present technical recommendations, and lead bi-monthly feature demos for external stakeholders, * Practical experience working within Agile frameworks (e.g., Jira) and developing software tools for data validation, script automation, or requirements verification
• Experience working with missile defense simulation/test architectures
• Experience with Docker containerization and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Familiarity with Python data science stacks (pandas, scipy, scikit-learn) and interactive visualization frameworks (Matplotlib, Plotly, Dash) for high-dimensional data reduction, modeling, and automated reporting

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.