Sr. Software Engineer - NI-84980

Company: CAE
Location: Arlington
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSummaryThis is a hands-on technical software engineering position on the Networking and Infrastructure (NI) team. The successful candidate will support integration and configuration of computational system architecture and system software for real-time simulation applications.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Improve performance of existing simulator models and algorithms.
• Define new simulation models and interfaces
• Design, integrate, and test flight simulator architectures, networks, software interfaces, and software infrastructures
• Show strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Support existing and create new software build environments.
• CMake, self-hosted Git/BitBucket knowledge useful.
• Install and configure operating systems for flight simulators.
• Troubleshoot issues with flight simulator equipment and interfaces
• Manage Linux and Windows platforms and applications.
• Develop solutions to increase automation.
• Communicate with an understanding and consideration of varied perspectives and technical knowledge specialties.
• Show the ability to carry tasks through to completion with only general technical direction
• Travel as needed to maintain existing solutions at customer sites. (up to 25% Travel)Qualifications and Education Requirements
  
  • DoD Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain one required to start )
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline
  • 5-10 years of direct software development experience post degree, C++ preferred (4-7 years with Masters Degree)Preferred Skills
    
    • Software Development and Debugging in C++
    • Previous simulation system experience
    • Prefer 7+ years experience using Linux development environment
    • Good communications skills
    • Configure operating system on Linux and Windows machines
    • Travelling as needed to maintain existing solutions at customer sites.
    • Management of a software baseline, including branching, merging, building, maintaining, and installing software
    • Knowledge of, or willing to learn virtualization solutions (VMware, KVM)
    • Knowledge of, or willing to learn containerized development/delivery (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
    • High-level knowledge concerning compiling and linker infrastructure:
    • Microsoft Visual Studio C++
    • GNU Compiler Collection
    • Cmake
    • Knowledgeable in algorithm performance and design. Able to apply knowledge
    • HLA/DIS/DDS experienceSecurity ResponsibilitiesMust comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
      Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
      • Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This role requires the ability to travel to customer sites for testing events.Physical DemandsThis role requires the ability to maneuver body in/out of cockpit contain sensitive equipment.As part of Executive Order 14042, you may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022. CAE USA will consider employee requests for exemptions to the vaccination requirements based on medical/disability or sincerely held religious beliefs. All requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable laws and must be approved by CAE USA prior to employment

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