Requisition ID: 1767
Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00
Location: ULA - Denver
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: 10%
Job Overview & ResponsibilitiesAt ULA we're invested in evolving our software capabilities through the creation of new launch system simulations to augment our existing software and hardware-in-the-loop test capabilities.
As a Software Simulation Engineer, you will:- Participate in an agile scrum team to develop simulations of launch vehicle and launch pad systems in support of the software development and mission integration teams.
- Develop and document software requirements.
- Develop and implement software designs.
- Perform peer review and test of implemented software.
- Participate in collaborative planning across software teams to identify simulation needs.
- Collaborate with system owners to ensure software simulations accurately reflect the systems being simulated.
Required EducationBachelor
Required Years of ExperienceMinimum of 6 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university
- Experience with Real Time Linux-based operating systems
- Experience with developing and troubleshooting of timing-critical Hardware and Software systems
- Experience in authoring, executing and review of Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) plans of Avionics Hardware
- Experience across a variety of chip, board and network level communication protocols
- Experience with object-oriented designs and languages
- Experience with C/C++/Python
- Experience with software development practices including:
- Configuration Management practices and tools such as Git
- Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with software control systems
- Expertise with Hardware Description Languages (Verilog / VHDL)
- Familiarity with and understanding of DevSecOps pipelines and processes
- Technical leadership experience in an Engineering environment
- Experience presenting hardware / software / system architecture and designs to both internal audiences as well as external customers
- Familiarity with standards such as RCC-319, SMC-012/021 or DO-178
Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denveronly): $137,767.00 - $229,612.00
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.
We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.
Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).
