Forces To Invent The Future

PrincipalVirtualSimulationSoftwareEngineer

$114–171k Melbourne, Florida, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Principal Virtual Simulation Software Engineer at Forces To Invent The Future. Skills: Virtual Simulation, Software Engineering, Real-time systems, C++ Development. Design and implement real-time, pilot-in-the-loop simulation software. Create simulation frameworks and modules”

What You'll Achieve.

Requirements validation; Mission-level evaluation of next-gen tactical aircraft; Recommendations for system architectures; Recommendations for system configurations

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Trade studies

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance may be available, Clearance required for start, Top Secret clearance, 10% of the Time travel, Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelors degree in STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, Master's Degree in STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience, Previous experience in computer/engineering software development using C++, Previous experience in computer/engineering software development using C#, Previous experience in computer/engineering software development using Java, Previous experience in computer/engineering software development using other object-oriented computer language, Active US Government Top Secret clearance, Background investigation completed within the last 6 years, Currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation, Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Nice to Have

Experience with real-time simulation/software development, Experience with hardware/software integration, Integration of aircraft hardware into a lab/simulation environment, Ability to translate physics/mathematics models into real-time simulation algorithms, Understanding of tactical aircraft aero-performance, Understanding of tactical aircraft sensors, Understanding of tactical aircraft weapons, Understanding of tactical aircraft communication systems, Understanding of Integrated Air Defense Systems and capabilities, Understanding of operational Command and Control systems and software, Experience working with a team in a rapid prototyping environment, Experience performing weapon system level design, Experience performing weapon system level integration, Experience performing weapon system level test & evaluation

What You'll Do.

Design and implement real-time

pilot-in-the-loop simulation software

Create simulation frameworks and modules

Adapt simulation frameworks and modules

Partner with domain SMEs

Translate aircraft/weapon physics into high-fidelity

Integrate models into the overall simulation

Model operational environments

Perform trade studies via computer simulation

Support design of visualization models

Support development of visualization databases

Integrate visualization models and databases with simulation environment

Develop and modify software for pilot-in-the-loop simulation

Develop and modify software for combat weapons systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Close-knit team; Small team dynamic

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