Model Simulation Developer

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you. People are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home. Our team is comprised of 10 companies working together on one mission, Moon to Mars and then beyond. The Amentum ESSCA group is looking for a motivated individual to support the development of physics-based simulation software in support of the Mars Campaign office Earth Independent Operation’s Mission Management portfolio at Marshall Space Flight Center. The ideal candidate will have a background in simulation development and be proficient in programming, specifically in C/C++. The selected applicant will work on an integrated customer/contractor team doing the following tasks:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience and expertise in developing variable-mass, physics-based models, and simulations.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in developing fluid dynamics simulations.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in architecting distributed simulations.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in developing distributed models and simulations.
Experience with the NASA Trick Simulation Environment.
Experience developing HLA interfaces and interfacing with HLA Run-time Infrastructure (RTIs).
Proficiency with C/C++ in compliance with organizational/project coding standards.
Proficiency with Python in compliance with organizational/project coding standards.
Proficiency with Ethernet-based communications protocols (TCP, UDP).
Proficiency with Software development targeted for Linux distributions.
Proficiency with Version control systems such as Git
Experience with software engineering/analysis, software architecture, design, development, testing (unit and integration), documentation, and product delivery activities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate professionally with customers, stakeholders, and cross-organizational team members.
Experience working on a software development team in an Agile Development Environment
Ability to work independently and within a diverse team
Understanding of DevOps tools such as Github.

Responsibilities

Design, development, and test of software models and simulations for an Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS).
Participate in a software development environment.
Create and present detailed software designs.
Conduct and participate in design and code reviews.
Produce weekly and monthly status reports of progress in assigned areas.