Chantilly, VA, US
41 days ago
Principal Software Simulation Engineer
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Principal Software Simulation Engineer Job Locations US-VA-Chantilly Posted Date 3 weeks ago(10/2/2024 12:07 PM) ID 2024-9767 # of Openings 1 Category Software Clearance Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II Company Overview

Veraxx Engineering Corporation, a By Light Company is an engineering services company supplying modeling, simulation, and training solutions.  Services include hardware, software, and system engineering, requirements assessments, system development, integration, testing, documentation, and customer support services. Veraxx has a high level of expertise in flight simulation hardware and software development, as well as computer architecture, tactical environments, interoperability (HLA/DIS), avionics systems, graphics and real-time embedded systems.   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

Principal Software Engineers at Veraxx are the most senior S/W developers typically responsible for the lead S/W role on a project and/or expert in a specific software system.  As a Lead S/W Engineer a principal S/W Engineer is responsible for overall S/W architecture and development in support of a flight simulation project.  Lead S/W engineers work closely with Project Managers and Systems Engineers to define S/W tasks, schedules and budgets.  Lead S/W Engineers will lead small teams throughout all phases of a project including requirements analysis, design, development and test.  Lead S/W Engineers provide support and guidance to subordinates to ensure successful project execution with a focus on quality, schedule and budget.  Principal S/W Engineers can also be experts in a specific application or software field such as graphics development, real-time programming, video stream, etc.

 

Assist project management as appropriate and provide task-oriented supervision to subordinate staff. Provide expert analysis of complex engineering-related problems. Design S/W architectures for overall systems.Manage the technical and/or administrative aspects of a project.  Prepare technical reports identifying results of technical studies and makes recommendations on appropriate actions to take. Interface with customers including presentations of software designs at customer reviews.Ability to lead teams of 5-10 S/W developers in support of projects through all phases of projects including requirements analysis, design, development and test.Review work of subordinate personnel; provide guidance and training where appropriate.Provide technical input and budget for S/W tasks in proposal efforts. Required Experience/Qualifications BS/MS Engineering, Hard Sciences or Computer Science and 10+ years SWE experienceAbility to develop in multiple languages including: C, C++, FORTRAN, or AdaProficient in Visual Studio IDE, GCC compilers / MakefilesProficient in Windows, UNIX/LinuxSoftware Engineering Concepts & Processes Preferred Experience/Qualifications Knowledge of object-oriented design conceptsKnowledge of flight simulationKnowledge of real time programmingKnowledge 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. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

By Light recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Wellness Program 401(k) Matching Disability (Short Term & Long Term) Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Education & Training Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)

By Light is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, veteran status, disability, and any other protected class in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

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