Senior Software Simulation Engineer

Job Description Software Simulation Engineer | Pay: 150k - 155k/yr | 5-days onsite Job Description This role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and integrate software for advanced flight simulators used to support a range of aircraft platforms. You will work across avionics, tactical environments, and interfaces to audio, visual, motion, and I/O systems, as well as Instructor Operator Stations (IOS). The position involves full lifecycle software engineering in both Linux and Windows environments using multiple programming languages, with a strong focus on simulation and modeling for complex, real-time systems. Responsibilities Design, develop, and integrate software for flight simulators, including avionics, tactical environments, and interfaces to audio, visual, motion, and I/O systems. Implement and maintain software for Instructor Operator Stations (IOS) to support effective simulator operation and training. Support software development activities as assigned by the software lead, contributing to all phases of the project lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing. Develop complex software applications such as interfaces to external systems and software simulations of aircraft systems with minimal supervision from the software lead. Design software architectures for components within larger systems, including software interfaces and models of aircraft components. Prepare clear and thorough software documentation, including design descriptions and inputs for formal design reviews. Participate in and present software designs at customer reviews, effectively communicating technical concepts to stakeholders. Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members to ensure integrated, high-quality simulation solutions. Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior engineers, supporting their technical development and contributing to a collaborative team culture. Contribute to the continuous improvement of software engineering processes, tools, and practices within the team. Essential Skills Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science. At least 5 years of software engineering experience. Ability to develop software in multiple languages, including C and C++. Experience with FORTRAN or similar legacy languages used in simulation environments. Proficiency in C++ with a focus on simulation and modeling software. Proficiency using Visual Studio IDE for development and debugging. Proficiency with GCC compilers and Makefiles for building applications in Linux and UNIX environments.Strong experience working in Linux and UNIX environments, with familiarity in Windows development. Solid understanding of software engineering concepts and processes, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with software leads and peers. Strong communication skills to interface with customers and present software designs. Eligibility to obtain a security clearance, with an active or prior Secret clearance preferred. Additional Skills & Qualifications Knowledge of object-oriented design concepts and their application to complex software systems. Knowledge of flight simulation concepts and architectures. Experience with real-time programming and real-time operating constraints. Knowledge of military aircraft systems and avionics. Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols relevant to distributed simulation systems. Experience with interoperability standards such as HLA/DIS in modeling and simulation environments. Background in graphics or real-time embedded systems. Experience working on or supporting flight simulators for platforms such as MH-47G, V-22, MH-60M, AH-1Z, CH-53K, UH-1Y, or AH-60M. Experience participating in design and technical reviews with customers or external stakeholders. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as project needs require. Work Environment This position is based fully onsite, five days per week, to support hardware and simulator systems located at the office. You will work as part of a collaborative team of approximately 12–15 engineers and technical professionals focused on modeling, simulation, and training solutions. The environment involves hands‑on work with flight simulation hardware and software, including avionics, tactical environments, interoperability technologies (such as HLA/DIS), graphics systems, and real‑time embedded systems. T #J-18808-Ljbffr Actalent