Principal Engineer - Simulation Modeling

Description

The company's aeronautics systems group in Palmdale, CA is hiring a principal engineer for simulation modeling.

You will turn complex models into fast, real-time simulations and build the frameworks, visualization tools and analysis pipelines used by a range of customers.

The work covers trade studies and mission effectiveness analysis in C/C++/Java on Windows, Linux and RTOS platforms, using Git, Confluence, Atlassian and GitLab.

The role offers varied work, room to learn and a friendly team.

Responsibilities

• Build new system simulation frameworks, performance models, algorithms, threat models and command and control models, or integrate existing ones.
• Run real-time operational simulations and write software that mimics how systems behave.
• Design, integrate and apply advanced graphical interfaces and visualization tools.
• Model operational environments, run computer-based trade studies and recommend alternative architectures.
• Carry out operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline plus 8 years of related professional or military experience, including model simulation, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of the same, or a Ph.D. plus 4 years of the same.
• Active US Government Top Secret clearance, with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable time, as set by business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain later SAP PARs after you start, so you can fully support the statement of work.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented languages, including C and C++.
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux and RTOS such as LynxOS or VxWorks.
• Experience with aviation or safety-critical systems.
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS and XML.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian suite and its plugins, plus Git and Confluence.
• Experience developing software in Java, C++ or another object-oriented language.
• You are self-motivated, proactive and goal-oriented, ready to help the team grow its services.
• Preferred: current SAP clearance applicable to the role.
• Preferred: comfort with agile tools such as GitLab, including proficiency with Git version control.
• Preferred: full software development life cycle experience.
• Preferred: Rhapsody and/or Cameo UML modeling experience.
• Preferred: experience configuring Microsoft Windows in a secure environment.
• Preferred: experience with Python and other scripting languages in development.
• Preferred: a proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and communicate clearly in technical discussions.
• Preferred: skill in creating and maintaining thorough software documentation across the development lifecycle.

Conditions

Top Secret clearance is required before start.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Location is Palmdale, CA.

Travel is 10% of the time.

Work arrangements are flexible, with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off.

Primary level base salary range is $103,600.00 to $155,400.00, a general guideline; the offer depends on scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Strong opportunities to learn.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus, which rewards individual contributions and shared company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.