Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer / Scientist (Mid to Junior) Job Description
Join a dynamic team focused on automating and streamlining the Post-Test Analysis (PTA) pipeline for the THAAD Ground Station Team. This role aims to reduce manual analyst overhead, accelerate test validation, and generate key qualification deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement core automated log parsing, data reduction models, tool integrations, and reporting engines.
- Develop, test, and maintain automated scripts, unit tests, and continuous build processes.
- Engage in Agile Integration & Execution, managing features via prioritized backlogs with bi-monthly progress meetings and live working code demos.
- Develop modular Python libraries and interactive Jupyter Notebook environments for hands-off test-step validation, log ingestion, parsing, error extraction, event sequencing, and time-series log alignment.
- Leverage core Python data science libraries to process raw log streams, execute data reduction, and align sensor and target trajectory data in time and space.
- Evaluate and integrate the Python-based SLAP tool for visual log parsing, timeline inspection, and diagnostic plotting.
- Automate the compilation of telemetry, performance metrics, plots, and 3D mission reconstruction animations into standardized reports.
- Utilize Test-Driven Development with unit/integration test suites, Docker containerization, and Git repository management.
Essential Skills
- Advanced Python programming and modular library development.
- Expertise in the Core Python Data Science Stack (pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn) for high-dimensional data reduction and spatio-temporal telemetry alignment.
- Integration of graphical utilities such as SLAP, Plotly, Dash, and Matplotlib.
- Design and integration of relational (SQL) and document-oriented (NoSQL) databases.
- Experience with automated report generation and 3D mission reconstruction visualization tools.
- Proficiency in constructing interactive Jupyter Notebook workflows.
- Version control and DevOps practices using Git and Docker containerization.
- Experience with Test-Driven Development, including writing unit and integration testing suites.
- Strong technical writing skills to support customer deliverables.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in creating custom dashboards and visual utilities.
- Familiarity with automated data reduction and input streamlining processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Work Environment
Work on-site with the team at the company headquarters in Huntsville. The schedule is flexible, requiring 80 hours to be completed over two weeks.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL. About Actalent

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