Principal Software Simulation Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineers at Veraxx are the most senior S/W developers typically responsible for the lead S/W role on a project and/or expert in a specific software system. As a Lead S/W Engineer a principal S/W Engineer is responsible for overall S/W architecture and development in support of a flight simulation project. Lead S/W engineers work closely with Project Managers and Systems Engineers to define S/W tasks, schedules and budgets. Lead S/W Engineers will lead small teams throughout all phases of a project including requirements analysis, design, development and test. Lead S/W Engineers provide support and guidance to subordinates to ensure successful project execution with a focus on quality, schedule and budget. Principal S/W Engineers can also be experts in a specific application or software field such as graphics development, real-time programming, video stream, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist project management as appropriate and provide task-oriented supervision to subordinate staff.
• Provide expert analysis of complex engineering-related problems.
• Design S/W architectures for overall systems.
• Manage the technical and/or administrative aspects of a project.
• Prepare technical reports identifying results of technical studies and makes recommendations on appropriate actions to take.
• Interface with customers including presentations of software designs at customer reviews.
• Ability to lead teams of 5-10 S/W developers in support of projects through all phases of projects including requirements analysis, design, development and test.
• Review work of subordinate personnel; provide guidance and training where appropriate.
• Provide technical input and budget for S/W tasks in proposal efforts.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• BS/MS Engineering, Hard Sciences or Computer Science and 10+ years SWE experience
• Ability to develop in multiple languages including: C, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada
• Proficient in Visual Studio IDE, GCC compilers / Makefiles
• Proficient in Windows, UNIX/Linux
• Software Engineering Concepts & Processes

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of object-oriented design concepts
• Knowledge of flight simulation
• Knowledge of real time programming
• Knowledge of military aircraft systems and avionics a plus.
• Knowledge of networking

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Secret DOD clearance.