The Model Simulation Developer will support the development of physics-based simulation software in support of the Mars Campaign office Earth Independent Operation’s Mission Management portfolio at Marshall Space Flight Center. The ideal candidate will have a background in simulation development and be proficient in programming, specifically in C/C++.

The selected applicant will work on an integrated customer/contractor team doing the following tasks:

·        Design, development, and test of software models and simulations for an Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS).

·        Participate in a software development environment.

·        Create and present detailed software designs.

·        Conduct and participate in design and code reviews.

·        Produce weekly and monthly status reports of progress in assigned areas.

Education:

·        Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent. 

Qualifications:

·        A minimum of ten (10) years of experience and expertise in developing variable-mass, physics-based models, and simulations, developing fluid dynamics simulations, architecting distributed simulations, and developing distributed models and simulations.

Experience and Proficiency:

·        Experience with the NASA Trick Simulation Environment. 

·        Experience developing HLA interfaces and interfacing with HLA Run-time Infrastructure (RTIs). 

·        Proficiency with C/C++ in compliance with organizational/project coding standards. 

·        Proficiency with Python in compliance with organizational/project coding standards. 

·        Proficiency with Ethernet-based communications protocols (TCP, UDP). 

·        Proficiency with Software development targeted for Linux distributions. 

·        Proficiency with Version control systems such as Git 

·        Experience with software engineering/analysis, software architecture, design, development, testing (unit and integration), documentation, and product delivery activities 

·        Excellent oral and written communication skills  

·        Ability to communicate professionally with customers, stakeholders, and cross-organizational team members. 

·        Experience working on a software development team in an Agile Development Environment 

·        Ability to work independently and within a diverse team 

·        Understanding of DevOps tools such as Github.