Senior Simulations Engineer

Company: Metis Technology Solutions, Inc.
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: March 27, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and maintenance of software used in the operation of flight simulators at the NASA Ames Research Centers Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS), the Crew Vehicle Systems Research facility (CVSRF) and the Future Flight Central (FFC) collectively known as SimLabs. The Simulation Engineer will work with researchers to configure, integrate, and test distributed real-time air traffic management and aircraft simulations to fulfill research requirements, generate and validate research data, and provide support during human-in-the-loop simulation data collection to ensure research goals are met. The Simulation Engineer is responsible for overall simulation experiment management and engineering activities. Generates, integrates, and tests overall lab configuration, motion system operations, air-traffic scenario design, network traffic throughput and loading, and data collection requirements from simulation experiment customer. Works closely with software development team to initiate, address, and test new features and bug fixes. Works closely with subject matter experts to develop realistic high-fidelity air traffic management simulation environments. Works within a very software-diverse laboratory environment, addressing system functionality across multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac) and software languages (Java, CC++, Python, Perl, Matlab). Designs, implements and modifies aircraft math models per customer requirements with complex simulation devices and facilities. Tests and verifies that models meet operational performance requirements. Required EducationSkills Bachelor's Degree or higher in Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Computer Science or related discipline desired. More than five years of experience (Individuals with over 15 years may qualify for a more senior position) Required Expertise C or FORTRAN Linux Additional Desired Skills Experience in simulation experiment management, flight simulation or equivalent engineering activities C++, Java, Python, Perl MatLabSimulink Windows Knowledge of Unix shell scripting Experience with configuration management tools (such as Git and other Atlassian tools) and software life cycle practices Working knowledge of the aviation industry, national airspace system standard operating procedures and air traffic control highly desired

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