Senior Software Simulation Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Description: Overview

By Light is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Simulation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and maintaining simulation software for complex systems, with a strong focus on software engineering best practices and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance simulation software for complex systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Implement and integrate simulation models with existing systems and frameworks.
• Optimize simulation performance and scalability to meet real-time and large-scale requirements.
• Write comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and system tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex simulation issues to ensure system stability and performance.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in software development best practices and simulation techniques.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in simulation and software engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on simulation and modeling.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Java.
• Experience with simulation frameworks and tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Ptolemy, etc.).
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real-time simulation and embedded systems.
• Knowledge of parallel and distributed computing techniques.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Clearance

Active Secret clearance required.

Location

US-MD-Annapolis Junction