Location
Hampton VA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
SYMVIONICS has a Current Opening for a Jr. Software Engineer at NASA Langley Research Center
ON-SITE POSITION 


SYMVIONICS at the NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) in Hampton, Virginia is seeking a junior level software engineer to join our team.  Our Simulation and Aircraft Services (SAS) task order provides full life cycle flight simulation software and hardware services and flight simulation infrastructure engineering services for LaRC ground-based and flight research systems and facilities. Hardware services include engineering, operations, and maintenance of the simulation hardware and software infrastructure. Infrastructure engineering services include modification of existing infrastructure, design and implementation of new infrastructure, and support for simulation operations and maintenance activities. 

Job Description and Responsibilities:

The Flight Simulation Facilities (FSF) are comprised of computing systems including the Real-Time Computer Systems, a six-degree-of-freedom motion base, four full-sized simulator cockpits, and a multi-purpose re-configurable test and evaluation simulator. The FSF also include Systems Integration and Laboratories.  

We develop and support real-time, pilot-in-the-loop, manned simulations.  These simulation facilities include large commercial transport type aircraft, small general aviation type aircraft, as well as future UAV, UAM and manned spaceflight type vehicles.

We ae looking for an individual with a strong engineering, physics or mathematics background and skills in programming. 

Requirements:

·         The ideal candidate would have experience in flight simulation, developing and testing C++ code in a Linux environment. 

·         Experience with Object Oriented Design in C++ would be beneficial.

·        Experience in configuration management using Clearcase, experience using Rational Rose as a design tool, experience using Jira for change request management, or experience with PHP or Python would be helpful.

·         We are also interested in individuals with experience developing visual databases in OpenSceneGraph, Unity Game Engine or Unreal Engine.

A Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience; degree in Engineering (Aerospace or EE preferred), Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics; or equivalent combined training and relevant experience for a non-degreed specialist.

Other Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Ability to:

 Be responsive in fast paced, high demand operational environment

  • Support multiple projects simultaneously
  • Function well in small, tight knit, high output development group
  • Organize, plan, coordinate and communicate effectively
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Operate computer equipmennt
  • Work independently in the absence of supervision and as part of a team

Language Skills

  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions in English
  • Communicate clearly and precisely, both orally and in writing, in English
  • Ability to speak effectively with customers (to include government officials, corporate officials, and employees)
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Physical Demands

  • Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:  making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing

  • Maintain physical conditioning appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include:  sitting at a desk using a computer for prolonged periods of time

Work Environment

Regular exposure to an office environment with extended periods of time spent sitting at a desk using a computer.

This is not a Remote Position - Required to be on-site.


SYMVIONICS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

EEO/M/F/V/D

VEVRAA Federal Contractor




Work Environment

Regular exposure to an office environment with extended periods of time spent sitting at a desk using a computer. Lifting may be required, not to exceed 25 pounds.

SYMVIONICS is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

VEVRAA Federal Contractor