We have an opening for an experienced Software Engineer to join our spacecraft simulation team in the Tactical Space Systems organization. This position will be in Dulles, VA. This work does require a TS/SCI clearance and will primarily be performed in a SCIF environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

In this role you will:

• Plan, organize and be involved in the full software lifecycle to develop spacecraft simulation software using modern tools and software best practices.
• Develop spacecraft component models from hardware documentation to support modeling and simulation activities across multiple projects.
• Establish simulation requirements.
• Work with other engineering disciplines to integrate and validate space vehicle models and simulations.
• Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers.
• Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels.

This position can be hired as a Principal Engineer (level 3) or a Senior Principal Engineer (level 4) depending on experience.

Basic Qualifications (Principal Software Engineer):

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years experience, Master's degree and 3 years experience, OR Ph.D, in Software/Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or closely related field
• Current or active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application
• U.S. citizen
• Diverse programming experience with: C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink, Windows/Linux scripting
• Solid communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of waterfall, spiral and/or Agile software development processes and continuous development / continuous integration practices
• Ability to use software revision control tools such as Subversion and/or Git
• Ability to clearly document technical and programmatic status to management

Basic Qualifications (Senior Principal Software Engineer):

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years experience, Master's degree and 6 years experience, OR Ph.D and 4 years experience, in Software/Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field
• Current or active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application
• U.S. citizen
• Diverse programming proficiency: C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink, Windows/Linux scripting
• Solid communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of waterfall, spiral and/or Agile software development processes and continuous development / continuous integration practice;
• Ability to use software revision control tools such as Subversion and/or Git
• Ability to clearly document technical and programmatic status to management

Preferred Qualifications:

• System knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness and/or Visualization;
• Ability to develop and use simulation models of sensors, actuators and space environments to demonstrate closed-loop spacecraft system performance and general integration and test of aerospace systems;
• Understanding of Jenkins, Jira (Agile, Scrum and Kanban), Bitbucket and related DevSecOps tools;
• Hardware interfacing, integration and test and controls experience;
• Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems and avionics integration and test practices;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management;

Salary Range = Level 3

Salary Range 2 = level 4