Freelance Simulation Software Engineer Jobs in Florida

Job Summary:
AVT Simulation is an Orlando-based company specializing in systems integration and modeling and simulation solutions. They are seeking a Software Engineer Lead who will be responsible for the architecture and oversight of software engineering teams, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets while providing technical leadership.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the overall design, implementation, and modification of one or more CSCIs
• Oversees the technical work of teams comprised of 2-10 software engineers
• Assigns tasks to team members, monitors their progress, and intervenes if needed to ensure adherence to the schedule
• Leads design reviews and code reviews, moderates technical disagreements, and ensures review comments are dispositioned
• Ensures standards, policies and procedures are being followed
• Provides status and updated Estimates-to-Complete to the Project Manager as the project proceeds
• Trains and integrates new team members and supports the continued development of existing team members
• Provides counseling and recommends corrective actions to the Project Manager when needed
• Support proposal efforts by providing solution designs and estimates
• Makes targeted modifications to existing software applications as well as develop new components and systems as requirements dictate.
• Defines their work in both requirements and industry standard methods.
• Performs unit tests of their work and adhere to applicable coding standards.
• Leverages internal reuse and Free Open Source Software (FOSS) to the extent allowed to minimize cost and maximize productivity.
• Maintains a schedule related to assigned task status and completion dates.
• Implementation and application of sound AVT configuration management processes and adherence to AVT software CM and development policy and procedures.
• Understands and adheres to cost and schedule targets established during the program design phase.
• Responsible for establishing, conducting, and documenting software testing based on customer requirements.
• Works on the overall design and development of software products as well as software applications.
• Travel domestically and/or internationally, if required.
• Support extended work hours or modified work schedule, as needed, to meet special tasks.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 10 or more years of successful software development experience
• Able to work within Linux and/or Windows environments
• Expert knowledge of applicable programming languages
• Expert knowledge of software architectures and design methodologies
• Expert knowledge of procedural and object-oriented coding methodologies
• Strong Knowledge of the AGILE/SCRUM methodology
• Strong knowledge of domain-specific topics
• Experience with Configuration Management tools.
• Experience with building to requirements and/or synthesizing requirements.
• US Government security clearance may be required, and candidate must be eligible.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for documentation and intra-team/interdisciplinary communication.
• Basic math skills including linear algebra.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documentation.
• Ability to analyze problems using scientific and logical thinking.
• Ability to work within a small or large team
• Ability to lead and direct the work of other engineers
Preferred:
• Experience with a variety of devices, including but not limited to Full Motion Flight simulators, Avionics, Electronic Control Loaders, Instructor Operator Stations (IOS) and Servers.
• Experience in the development, integration, or operation of AR/VR/XR and mixed reality simulation environments.
• Hands on experience with a variety of simulation systems, including but not limited to Semi Automated Forces (SAF), Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), Image Generators (IGs), flight modeling software, and datalink simulation software.
• Demonstrated ability to work with immersive technologies, real time rendering systems, and interoperable simulation architectures is strongly preferred.
Company:
AVT Simulation provides professional engineering services and training solutions to the simulation, training, and entertainment markets. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Orlando, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.