Junior Software Engineer

SYMVIONICS has a Current Opening for a Jr. Software Engineer at NASA Langley Research Center

ON-SITE POSITION

SYMVIONICS at the NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) inHampton, Virginia is seeking a junior level software engineer to join our team. Our Simulation and Aircraft Services (SAS) task order provides full lifecycle flight simulation software and hardware services and flight simulationinfrastructure engineering services for LaRC ground-based and flight researchsystems and facilities. Hardware services include engineering, operations, andmaintenance of the simulation hardware and software infrastructure.Infrastructure engineering services include modification of existinginfrastructure, design and implementation of new infrastructure, and supportfor simulation operations and maintenance activities.


Job Description andResponsibilities :

The Flight Simulation Facilities (FSF) arecomprised of computing systems including the Real-Time Computer Systems, asix-degree-of-freedom motion base, four full-sized simulator cockpits, and amulti-purpose re-configurable test and evaluation simulator. The FSF alsoinclude Systems Integration and Laboratories.


We develop and support real-time,pilot-in-the-loop, manned simulations. These simulation facilitiesinclude large commercial transport type aircraft, small general aviation typeaircraft, as well as future UAV, UAM and manned spaceflight type vehicles.

We ae looking for an individual with a strongengineering, physics or mathematics background and skills in programming.


Requirements:
• The ideal candidatewould have experience in flight simulation, developing and testing C++ code ina Linux environment.
• Experience with ObjectOriented Design in C++ would be beneficial.
• Experience inconfiguration management using Clearcase, experience using Rational Rose as adesign tool, experience using Jira for change request management, or experiencewith PHP or Python would be helpful.
• We are also interestedin individuals with experience developing visual databases in OpenSceneGraph,Unity Game Engine or Unreal Engine.

A Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of relevant experience; degree in Engineering (Aerospace or EE preferred), Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics; or equivalent combined training and relevant experience for a non-degreed specialist.

Other Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Ability to:

Be responsive in fast paced, high demand operational environment

• Support multiple projects simultaneously
• Function well in small, tight knit, high output development group
• Organize, plan, coordinate and communicate effectively
• Maintain accurate records
• Operate computer equipmennt
• Work independently in the absence of supervision and as part of a team

Language Skills

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in English
• Communicate clearly and precisely, both orally and in writing, in English
• Ability to speak effectively with customers (to include government officials, corporate officials, and employees)
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Physical Demands

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing
• Maintain physical conditioning appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include: sitting at a desk using a computer for prolonged periods of time

Work Environment

Regular exposure to an office environment with extended periods of time spent sitting at a desk using a computer.

This is not a Remote Position - Required to be on-site.

SYMVIONICS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

EEO/M/F/V/D

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Work Environment

Regular exposure to an office environment with extended periods of time spent sitting at a desk using a computer. Lifting may be required, not to exceed 25 pounds.

SYMVIONICS is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

VEVRAA Federal Contractor