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Senior M&S V&V Lead

Penta ResearchHuntsville, ALPosted Aug 5, 2026 · open 82 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

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Full Time

Huntsville, AL

Security Clearance:Active Secret Clearance required.

Job Description & Position Responsibilities:

Penta Research is seeking candidates to join our Next Generation Interceptor team supporting the Lockheed Martin customer.The candidate will work full-time onsite on the validation and verification effort of the high-fidelity Next Generation Interceptor Simulation in development by Lockheed Martin.

The candidate will:

  • Work closely with development and product management teams to analyze and resolve product defects.
  • Create and maintain V&V documentation (V&V plans, test descriptions, defect reports).
  • Provide daily communication and coordination with multiple departments to obtain the required resources to accomplish the V&V activity objectives.
  • Develop simulation unit tests and automated testing capability.
  • Produce and present products to the Lockheed Martin and Missile Defense Agency customers.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or related field
  • 5+ years related experience
  • Development experience with C++, MATLAB
  • Knowledge of Gitlab, Visual Studio or VSCode, GTest
  • Knowledge of DOORs, Cameo
  • Proficient with standard office computer software (Microsoft® Office®).
  • Experience with Linux
  • Knowledge of standard software development and configuration management practices

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years relevant experience
  • Experience in a range of system engineering and V&V processes, including requirements definition, verification planning, test execution, test data analysis, and/or operations support.
  • Knowledge of MIL-STD-3022, Verification & Validation lifecycle.

Travel Requirement:

  • Position location: Huntsville, AL. No travel is required for this position.

Keyword Search: (optional)

Verification and Validation, V&V, Next Generation Interceptor, NGI, GTest, C++, Matlab, Computer Science

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Job Details
Location
Huntsville, AL
Type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Posted
Aug 5, 2026
Required Skills
C++MATLABGitLabVisual StudioVSCodeGTestDOORSCameoLinuxMicrosoft OfficeSoftware DevelopmentConfiguration ManagementVerification and Validation
Preferred Skills
Systems EngineeringRequirements DefinitionVerification PlanningTest ExecutionTest Data AnalysisMIL-STD-3022V&V Lifecycle

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