Software Engineer II - Aerospace Data (Exton, PA)
ANSYS
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About the Role
We are seeking a motivated, top-performing engineer to join our team of software developers and engineering subject matter experts. We develop commercial-off-the-shelf mission modeling software for the aerospace & defense industries. Our products can be used from concept design through operations, and have been used on over 100 space missions, including most recently, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander. The successful candidate will serve as a primary engineer and software developer leading and implementing a substantial update to the data and data structures used by our flagship product, Systems Tool Kit (STK). They will coordinate with technical leadership and product management on data requirements and architectures, research data sources and formats, and refine and implement final designs. The role requires a background in aerospace (astro and/or aeronautical), familiarity with geospatial data content and formats, and experience in software development. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities
- Supports requirements gathering with internal stakeholders and product leadership
- Seeks to understand customer needs and the customer impact of his/her work
- Participates in the design and planning of data solution architectures
- Researches data sources and formats across a wide variety of domains, but focused primarily on astronautical, aeronautical, sensor, and geospatial data
- Employs software development best practices and maintains them through peer reviews
- Supports product testing; researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions, collaborating with the QA/support team
- Acts as a technical reference for data content and architectures in STK
- Operates without direct supervision
Requirements
- BS in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2 years' experience or MS
- High degree of familiarity with aerospace concepts, terminology, and technologies
- Software development experience
- Proven track record of strong professional performance
Nice to Have
- Excellent technical knowledge and commercial experience with Visual Studio, C++
- Experience integrating geospatial data content into commercial software
- Strong attentional to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well collaboratively across teams
- Ability to translate business needs into development plans
- Ability to overcome obstacles and drive projects to completion
Qualifications
- BS in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2 years' experience or MS
Working at ANSYS
Our culture is grounded in our four core values of adaptability, courage, generosity, and authenticity. We foster a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds, encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive. Our behaviors and actions demonstrate our commitment to innovation, teamwork, mastery, and delivering outstanding results. We operate on commitments to stakeholders, our values, and actions that drive human advancement.
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About ANSYS
Website
ansys.com
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Location
Exton, PA
Industry
Software Publishers
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