We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our team as a Senior Software Engineer. This position is with a small, established team based in the DFW area, offering a collaborative and relaxed work environment that fosters innovation. If you are passionate about software engineering and looking for an opportunity to work on industry-leading sensor simulation products, we’d love to hear from you. Must be eligible to obtain a US Security Clearance.
The primary workplace for this position is Aechelon Technology’s Farmer's Branch, TX location.
United States citizenship required due to restrictions on access to certain data.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for developing and maintaining application-level software that simulates airborne radar systems and other sensors for use in a variety of training devices. The software is written in the C++ programming language on Windows and Linux platforms.
- Responsible for performing tasks related to the following areas:
- Software Design
- Software Implementation
- Technical Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Interaction
- Software Integration and Testing
- Task Planning and Schedule Estimating
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
- 5+ years of experience in software development using C/C++
- Strong understanding of real-time application programming
- Expertise in cross-platform development (Windows & Linux)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong foundation and mathematics and physics
- Ability to work with export-controlled technology
DESIRED COMPETENCIES
- Technical Expertise:
- Knowledge of radar technology and signal processing
- Experience with OpenGL and graphics application programming
- Background in real-time, multi-processing systems
- Familiarity with tools for geographic data processing (e.g. KML, vector files, digital elevation models, satellite imagery)
- Developmental Tools & Practices
- Experience with defect tracking systems (Bugzilla, Jira)
- Proficiency with configuration management tools (Preforce, Git)
- Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation
- Industry Experience
- Prior experience in training and simulation industry
- Willingness to adapt in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS
- None
REQUIRED EDUCATION, ELIGIBILITY AND EXPERIENCE:
- B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field
This position description is not intended to be a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee holding this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be changed or others may be assigned at any time by the Company with notice to the employee.
Aechelon Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant who is unable to fully utilize/access our application process because of a disability, Aechelon Technology will provide a reasonable accommodation. Please send an email to [email protected] to request that accommodation, and please be sure to include a detailed description of your requested accommodation, your name and preferred method of contact.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in software development using C/C++
- Strong understanding of real-time application programming
- Expertise in cross-platform development (Windows & Linux)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong foundation in mathematics and physics
- Ability to work with export-controlled technology
- Must be eligible to obtain a US Security Clearance
- United States citizenship required
- B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field
- Knowledge of radar technology and signal processing
- Experience with OpenGL and graphics application programming
- Background in real-time, multi-processing systems
- Familiarity with geographic data processing tools (KML, vector files, DEMs, satellite imagery)
- Experience with defect tracking systems (Bugzilla, Jira)
- Proficiency with configuration management tools (Perforce, Git)
- Prior experience in training and simulation industry
- Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation
What We Do
Aechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of visual simulation image generators, associated geospecific visual and sensor databases, realistic 3D models and integration services for the US Government and Government Prime Contractors. Since 1998, Aechelon Technology has maintained an unparalleled track record in program deliveries for the US Marine Corp, US Navy, US Air Force, US Army, Special Operations Command, US State Department Foreign Military Sales program and US Coast Guard, with all excellent Past Performance Evaluations. The Company has demonstrated its ability not only to deliver the visual system hardware and software, but also to provide comprehensive integration services, logistics support and program management with the delivery of image generators and databases for training programs for platforms including P-8A, BAMS, AV-8B, AH-1W, UH-1N, MV-22, MH-53, CH-53, C2-A, EA-6B, T-45, CH-47F, MH-60R, MH-60S, MMH, F-16, F-18 and F-35, and for simulation of advanced multi-sensor pods such as ATFLIR, WESCAM-20HD, LITENING II+ and AN/ASS-44C. In addition, Aechelon Technology has collaborated with the Joint Services Night Vision Training Systems and works with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 (MAWTS-1) on the delivery of 21 enhanced Night Vision Goggles (NVG) mission rehearsal training capabilities, for use by the Navy/Marine Night Imaging and Threat Evaluation (NITE) Labs worldwide.
