Technical Associate

CAE • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

This is a hands-on technical software engineering position on the Integration Specialists (IS) team. The successful candidate will support integration and configuration of computational system architecture and system software for real-time simulation applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• 0-3 years of direct software development experience post degree, C++ preferred (0-1 years with Masters Degree).
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Software Development and Debugging in C++.
• Previous simulation system experience.
• Prefer 1+ years experience using Linux development environment.
• Good communications skills.
• Configure operating system on Linux and Windows machines.
• Management of a software baseline, including branching, merging, building, maintaining, and installing software
• Knowledge of, or willing to learn virtualization solutions (VMware, KVM)
• Knowledge of, or willing to learn containerized development/delivery (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
• Mid-level knowledge concerning compiling and linker infrastructure: Microsoft Visual Studio C++ GNU Compiler Collection Cmake
• Knowledgeable in algorithm performance and design.
• Able to apply knowledge

Responsibilities

• Identifies process and product improvements and makes the necessary changes once agreed with the immediate superior.
• Develops units through algorithms/techniques, while documenting own work, including test reports and functional specifications for small or medium complexity systems.
• Participates in code reviews, identifies risks, and escalates issues when necessary.
• Provides timely and useful information to the project leader to assist with detailed project planning and coordination using project management methods and tools.
• Acts as a resource to technical staff.
• Improve performance of existing simulator models and algorithms.
• Define new simulation models and interfaces.
• Design, integrate, and test flight simulator architectures, networks, software interfaces, and software infrastructures.
• Show strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Support existing and create new software build environments. CMake, self-hosted Git/BitBucket knowledge useful.
• Install and configure operating systems for flight simulators.
• Troubleshoot issues with flight simulator equipment and interfaces
• Manage Linux and Windows platforms and applications.
• Develop solutions to increase automation.
• Communicate with an understanding and consideration of varied perspectives and technical knowledge specialties.
• Show the ability to carry tasks through to completion with only general technical direction
• Travel as needed to maintain existing solutions at customer sites.  (up to 50% Travel)
• Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. 
• Personally responsible for proper 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees