What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Developer - Distributed Simulation position at Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.?
Job Description:
AMA is looking for a talented software developer to join our modeling and simulation development and integration team in Hampton, VA in support of NASA aeronautics research, Air Traffic and Operations Simulation, and the Air Traffic Operations Laboratory.
Description
AMA is looking for a talented software developer to join our modeling and simulation development and integration team in support of NASA aeronautics research, Air Traffic and Operations Simulation (ATOS), and the Air Traffic Operations Laboratory (ATOL). The ATOS team develops and maintains a suite of software components and services that simulate airborne vehicles and their supporting communications, navigation, and surveillance infrastructure, provides connections to ground-based traffic scheduling and air traffic management tools, and provides simulation support services such as simulation mode control, time synchronization, data collection, component health monitoring, and error logging across the distributed simulation system. The ATOS development and integration team leverages over 300 IT systems, including real time pilot and air traffic control stations, to support cutting edge research, feasibility assessments, and requirements development using the simulation of current and future airspace and air traffic scenarios within virtual and constructive simulations. AMA is looking for a software developer with a diverse set of skills to join this team to support NASA research and the ATOL.
This is an on-site position located in Hampton, VA
Duties and Responsibilities
Modify and enhance large-scale simulation systems
Assess and understand performance and architecture design
Analyze end-user requirements, perform software design and implementation
Customize and integrate the design of distributed applications using commercial and open-source frameworks
Work with user interfaces, genetic algorithms, and subsystems for configuration and deployment of a distributed system locally and on the Cloud
Work in a highly collaborative environment to see solutions through to resolution as a member of a small team
Minimum Qualifications
BS or higher in Computer Science or equivalent
3 years' experience as a full-time C developer. Must be proficient in C, C languages up to C 17
US citizenship or permanent resident status
Preferred Qualifications
5-10 years experience as a full-time C developer
Experience developing and maintaining distributed simulation software
Candidates should be able to look at existing components or systems, understand how they work, and know what changes need to be made to satisfy requirements
Experience with configuration management and build systems including Git, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, CMake
Experience with design and distribution technologies including UML, AWS EC2, Docker
Experience with system libraries and technologies including Qt, machine-to-machine communications, DDS, HLA, MQTT, REST, Multicasting, TCP, UDP
Must be strong in object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and run-time analysis
Experience with full life cycle development
Strong oral and written communication skills
Must be able to work within a collaborative development environment
US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.
Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.
