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# Software Developer - Post-Test Analysis & Test Automation (Junior to Mid Level)

- **Company:** CFD Research Corporation
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Validation, Data Reduction, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, SciPy, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Software Verification, Test Scripts, Git, Pandas, Matplotlib, Containerization, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Plotly, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c3364595-b7f2-4ed2-9ebe-a7d0ce2602be

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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.