Forces To Invent The Future
PrincipalVirtualSimulationSoftwareEngineer
“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.
Trade studies
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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