By Light Professional IT Services

Senior Software Simulation Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages including C, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada
  • Familiarity with Visual Studio IDE, GCC compilers, and Makefiles
  • Experience in Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems
  • Solid understanding of software engineering concepts and processes

Responsibilities

  • Support software development tasks as assigned by the software lead
  • Design software architectures for various system components
  • Prepare software documentation and contribute to design reviews
  • Collaborate with customers, presenting software designs at reviews
  • Work effectively in teams and mentor junior engineers

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse flight simulator projects
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in avionics and software integration
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals
  • Pathway to gain security clearance for defense-related projects
  • Access to professional development opportunities in software engineering
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.


Salary Range

Salary Minimum: $90,000

Salary Maximum: $150,000

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

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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