Job Description
Reference #: 64970
Role and Responsibilities
Summary
The entry level Software Engineer is responsible for assisting senior level engineers in design, documentation, implementation, and test of simulation models in software and/or hardware environments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Responsible for code, test, and documentation of software designs, requiring the application of current industry design concepts and utilization of basic technical writing skills. The learning process in this position is expected to take a minimum of one (1) year.
• Particular emphasis will be placed on schedule, performance, budget, and other skills not normally attained in college.
• Assignments will be geared towards learning real-time programming techniques for simulation applications.
• Interpersonal skills are required in this position as interfacing with fellow group members and other engineering group members is essential to the learning process.
• The person in this position will be expected to report work status concisely and to the Engineering Manager as requested.
• Must be able to perform as part of the project "team".
• The engineer reports to senior level engineers for assignments and review of the following tasks:
• Review system requirements and assist with initial design.
• Preliminary Design - Collect data, assist with preliminary design and prepare for preliminary design review.
• Detailed Design - Assist with detailed design efforts and prepare for critical design review.
• Code & Test - Assist with coding individual software modules, perform software systems off-line testing.
• HSI - Assist with hardware/software integration on simulator, create and run acceptance test procedures.
• Customer Acceptance - Assist with correction of technical and finalize test procedures.
• On site Acceptance - Assist in completion of final updates to documentation packages, assist with final acceptance of Avionics and Navigation systems.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Mathematics
• Computer programming languages: C, C++ or ADA
• Written and verbal communication skills are required. All communications must be in English.
• Analytical math skills necessary to complete the required tasks.
• Technical areas of expertise must include: current software development methodologies and tools.
• Related skill areas should include: technical writing and presentation.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance
Security Responsibilities
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for  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.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
• May be required to sit down for long lengths of time.
• May be required to climb stairs.
• Must be able to travel CONUS and to International sites
• Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Moderate to levels of stress, associated with technical, schedule, and customer issues are to be expected with this position. Extended work hours and possible 2nd and 3rd shift assignments are likely to be encountered.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: Not Available DOE (Depends on Experience) Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Over 150 Days Type of Job: Regular
Shift: Not Applicable
Hours per Week:
Hours Not Specified
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