By Light Professional IT Services

Senior Software Simulation Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering or Computer Science with 5+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada.
  • Experienced with Visual Studio IDE and GCC compilers/Makefiles.
  • Skilled in both Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems.
  • Understanding of software engineering concepts and processes.

Responsibilities

  • Support software development activities under the guidance of a Software Lead.
  • Design software architectures for components within a system.
  • Prepare software documentation and materials for design reviews.
  • Interface with customers and present software designs during reviews.
  • Collaborate with teams and mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge flight simulator technology.
  • Exposure to various software development phases including requirements analysis, design, and testing.
  • Possibility of obtaining a Secret DOD clearance for career advancement.
  • Dynamic work environment with collaboration across engineering disciplines.
  • Engagement in projects affecting military and aviation sectors.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of flight simulators and develop/integrate software in areas such as avionics, tactical environments, interfaces to audio, visual, motion, and I/O systems, and Instructor Operator Stations (IOS). Software development is primarily done in the Linux and Windows operating systems using a variety of languages (C/C++, Ada, FORTRAN, C#).

Responsibilities

Senior Software Engineers at Veraxx are mid-level experienced S/W developers typically responsible for the development of complex S/W applications in support of projects. Senior Engineers take direction from Lead S/W engineers to develop S/W throughout all phases of a project including requirements analysis, design, development and test. Senior S/W Engineers are able to complete task such as developing a S/W interface to an external system or writing a software simulation of an aircraft system with minimal support from a S/W Lead.

  • Support S/W development activities as tasked by S/W lead.
  • Design S/W architectures for components within a system such as S/W interfaces or models of aircraft components.
  • Prepare S/W documentation and input for design reviews.
  • Interface with customers including presentations of software designs at customer reviews.
  • Ability to work in teams and provide guidance to junior engineers


Required Experience/Qualifications

  • BS Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years SWE experience
  • Ability to develop in multiple languages including: C, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada
  • Proficient in Visual Studio IDE, GCC compilers / Makefiles
  • Proficient in Windows, UNIX/Linux
  • Software Engineering Concepts & Processes


Preferred Experience/Qualifications

  • Knowledge of object-oriented design concepts
  • Knowledge of flight simulation
  • Knowledge of real time programming
  • Knowledge of military aircraft systems and avionics a plus.
  • Knowledge of networking


Special Requirements/Security Clearance

  • Must have or be able to obtain a Secret DOD clearance.

About By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services is a provider of full lifecycle information technology and telecommunications solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. The company provides services in the areas of cybersecurity, cloud computing, application development, network engineering, and strategic consulting. By Light has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine and has been named a top workplace by The Washington Post.
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