NASA Trick Simulation Software Engineer

CACI International • Houston, TX

325d • $69,100 - $141,500

About The Position

CACI is looking for an experienced Simulation Software Engineer to work with NASA's human-rated spacecraft simulations in support of our Nation's space exploration initiative at NASA / Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. CACI works in direct collaboration with NASA developing high-fidelity computer simulations related to all aspects of human space flight exploration. This work includes the development, maintenance, and support of the Trick Simulation Framework, a NASA/Open-source framework, developed by CACI, for creating high-fidelity training, and engineering simulations, using time-based physics models. Trick is written in C/C++ and Java and supports both Linux and MacOS computer operating systems. The ideal candidate has strong software design and development skills. This work takes place in a fulfilling, collaborative environment of engineers and computer scientists with diverse educational backgrounds and skill sets, critical to the human space exploration initiative. One learns a lot here.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for access to USG facilities.
• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines required.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of recent experience demonstrating strong software development skills using C and C++.
• Software development experience in a Unix or Linux operating system environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Share our passion for our Nation's Space Program.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
• Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Git source code control, Real-time software development, Multi-Threaded Programming, and Compiler/Language Translation.
• Experience with Python and Java.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Experience with Trick Simulation development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, and document the Trick Simulation framework.
• Provide user support and collaborate with domain specific simulation engineers to develop software simulation models using Trick.
• Teach/facilitate a training curriculum that includes classes for Trick, computer science topics, and computer simulation topics.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Family support benefits
• Continuing education benefits
• Time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree