About the position
CACI is looking for an experienced Simulation Software Engineer to work with NASA's human-rated spacecraft simulations in support of our Nation’s space exploration initiative at NASA / Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. CACI works in direct collaboration with NASA developing high-fidelity computer simulations related to all aspects of human space flight exploration. This work includes the development, maintenance, and support of the Trick Simulation Framework, a NASA/Open-source framework, developed by CACI, for creating high-fidelity training, and engineering simulations, using time-based physics models. Trick is written in C/C++ and Java and supports both Linux and MacOS computer operating systems. The ideal candidate has strong software design and development skills. This work takes place in a fulfilling, collaborative environment of engineers and computer scientists with diverse educational backgrounds and skill sets, critical to the human space exploration initiative. One learns a lot here.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, debug, and document the Trick Simulation framework.
- Provide user support and collaborate with domain specific simulation engineers to develop software simulation models using Trick.
- Teach/facilitate a training curriculum that includes classes for Trick, computer science topics, and computer simulation topics.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for access to USG facilities.
- B.S. in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines required.
- Minimum of 3 or more years of recent experience demonstrating strong software development skills using C and C++.
- Software development experience in a Unix or Linux operating system environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Share our passion for our Nation's Space Program.
Nice-to-haves
- M.S. in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
- Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Git source code control, Real-time software development, Multi-Threaded Programming, and Compiler/Language Translation.
- Experience with Python and Java.
- Strong public speaking skills.
- Experience with Trick Simulation development.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- Wellness benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Family support benefits
- Continuing education benefits
- Time off benefits
