Lead Aeronautical Software Engineer

Company: MITRE
Location: McLean
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

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T8C3 builds extensible, scalable, real-time distributed simulation capabilities used primarily for developing and assessing transportation concepts. T8C3 is looking for a senior developer with experience developing and operating real-time distributed aeronautical simulations. This candidate will be expected to be responsible for critical software applications used concurrently across a multitude of projects and leveraging previous aviation experience to further these capabilities.

Responsibilities include:

Software development of real-time simulation applications

Stewardship of aviation-related simulation capabilities

Basic Qualifications

BS Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering and 8 years related experience

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.

Required Qualifications

Experience with aviation-related research and development

Experience with aviation data

Experience with DIS audio

Experience with distributed simulation

Experience with C++/Java/NodeJS and other modern software languages

Experience with Mongo and other database software

Experience with Linux based software development

Experience with DevOps & Automation

Experience leading technical efforts

Preferred Qualifications:

Exposure to cloud computing / concepts

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum

Experience with containerization and/or virtualization

Exposure to native/hybrid mobile development

Exposure to Full Stack web development

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