Software Engineer - Simulation (Experienced, Senior)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the design, architecture, and development of simulation models, simulation visualizations, virtual environments/platforms and frameworks
• Partners with stakeholders to lead the review and identification of simulation requirements and system dynamics
• Leads validation, verification, and refinement of simulation software code, models, simulations, test procedures and test environments, executing test procedures, documenting test results and modeling against real-world data, test data, benchmarks, or other models
• Leads the documentation and maintenance of technical code, algorithms, specifications and descriptions of simulation models
• Partners with cross functional engineering teams to lead integration of simulation software with hardware devices and systems
• Leads implementing current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and methods in the simulation environment
• Leads simulation software project management functions
• Promotes continuous improvement with ideas for process, tool, and automation improvements
• Plans and executes work within a scrum team using scaled agile practices
• Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects
• Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Supports proposal development and leads engineering execution by identifying activities, resources, and tasks
• Mentors junior engineers and fosters innovation within the team

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering
• 3+ years of experience with programming C/C++
• Experience with software development in an agile environment
• Secret Clearance and Special Program Access, Post-Start

Nice to Have

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience with object-oriented software architecture / design patterns
• Prior experience with Python, Lua or OpenGL
• Developing applications for desktop and mobile/tablet environments
• Experience with tools for Continuous Integration/Delivery, Version Control, and Build Automation
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Jenkins, Gitlab, CMake, Visual Studio
• Familiarity with simulation standards such as DIS, DMO, and HLA
• Experience with aircraft platforms, aviation, simulation, and training systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Qualifications

• Educational background in engineering, engineering technology, or related fields as specified in nice-to-haves
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time off programs