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Software Simulation Engineer | Onsite in Chantilly, VA | 150k - 155k/yr | 6-month contract-to-hire

Job Description

Join our team as a Software Simulation Engineer and immerse yourself in the development and integration of software for a wide range of flight simulators. You will work with avionics, tactical environments, and various interfaces such as audio, visual, motion, and I/O systems, along with Instructor Operator Stations (IOS). You will primarily engage in software development using C/C++, FORTRAN, and other languages within Linux and Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex software applications to support various projects.
• Collaborate with lead software engineers to execute all project phases, including requirements analysis, design, development, and testing.
• Create software interfaces for external systems or simulate aircraft systems with minimal guidance.
• Support software development activities as directed by software leads.
• Design software architectures for system components, including interfaces and models of aircraft components.
• Prepare software documentation and inputs for design reviews.
• Present software designs to customers during reviews.
• Collaborate with teams and mentor junior engineers.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency in C++ and Visual Studio IDE.
• Experience with GCC compilers and Makefiles.
• Strong skills in Linux and familiarity with Windows.
• Understanding of software engineering concepts and processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of object-oriented design concepts.
• Experience with flight simulation and real-time programming.
• Familiarity with military aircraft systems and avionics.
• Understanding of networking.
• Secret clearance preferred; sponsorship available if necessary.

Work Environment

This role requires you to work onsite five days a week in Chantilly due to the hardware located in the office. Expect approximately 30% travel, including both CONUS and OCONUS destinations, such as Orlando, Hawaii, Japan, and the UK. You will be part of a collaborative team of 12-15 individuals, focusing on flight simulators like MH-47G, V-22, MH-60M, AH-1Z, CH-53K, UH-1Y, and AH-60M.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chantilly, VA.

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $155000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chantilly,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

About Actalent

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