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Sedaro

Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

Base + Equity Overview Sedaro is hiring a Modeling & Simulation Engineer to build the high fidelity simulation software that powers our cutting-edge simulation platform and help transform how ...

Pae

Naval Software Simulation Developer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

Software Simulation Engineer Responsibilities Includes: * Supporting hardware/software integration efforts. * Conducting independent assessments of software development and related data models

TRAX Corporate Office

Simulation Engineer

Forest, VA · On-site

Use modeling software to evaluate future plant configurations * Troubleshooting existing control logic and developing new control logic * Performing training simulator testing with customers

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Simulation Software Engineer

Simulation Software Engineer

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc.

Hampton, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Metis Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Software Developer to support high fidelity, man-in-the-loop, real-time synchronous aircraft and spacecraft simulations projects. The role involves working on full life cycle flight simulation software and hardware services, as well as infrastructure engineering services for NASA Langley’s Simulation and Aircraft Service Task Order.
Responsibilities:
• Support high fidelity, man-in-the-loop, real-time synchronous aircraft and spacecraft simulations projects.
• Provide full life cycle flight simulation software and hardware services.
• Engage in infrastructure engineering services including modification of existing infrastructure and design and implementation of new infrastructure.
Qualifications:
Required:
• A Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, mathematics, aerospace or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
• Software engineer with 1-5 years of experience in Object Oriented Design (OOD) and development to support high fidelity, man-in-the-loop, real-time synchronous aircraft and spacecraft simulations is sought.
• Experience in OOD in C++ running under Linux, and a strong background in math or physics desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Preferred:
• Experience with Rational Rose
• Experience with Jira
• Experience with Agile software development
• C++ development under Windows
• Visual database development and modification
• Experience with OpenGL
• Experience with OpenFlight
• Experience with GTK 3.0
Company:
Metis Technology Solutions is a technical services company with capabilities in scientific computing, aviation and space applications and systems development, aerospace engineering, modeling and simulation, guidance and control, aviation safety systems and data analysis, computing facility development and operations. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Albuquerque, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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