Senior Staff Engineer

Salary Range: 175232 to 262848 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance C++ software for complex systems. 
• Architect robust, scalable simulation solutions for systems of systems and real-time processing. 
• Drive the integration of third-party software and hardware systems into comprehensive architectures. 
• Set technical standards and mentor other engineers to promote excellence and best practices. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and successful delivery. 
• Implement modern agile software development practices, including continuous integration and test-driven development. 
• Tackle complex debugging and optimization challenges to enhance system performance. 
• Explore and adopt new technologies to stay at the forefront of the field. 
• Drive task decomposition for teams and individuals 

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 9 years and a Master’s degree; or 7 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
• Advanced professional experience in software engineering and systems integration 
• Familiarity with design patterns and system-level engineering principles
• Extensive experience in C++ using modern C++ (C++17/20) while possessing a solid understanding of older standards (C++98/03) for adapting to legacy code and systems seamlessly
• Experience in Python
• Experience with AFSIM or NGTS
• Real-time and distributed simulation experience
• Programming experience in a Linux environment (Windows experience is a bonus)
• Expertise with Docker or other containerization mechanisms
• Demonstrated success leading projects with 10+ contributors
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a fast, efficient, and effective approach
• Deep understanding of design patterns and system architecture principles
• Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery and test-driven development
• Passion for learning and implementing new technologies 
• Demonstrated experience being a trustworthy teammate 
• Demonstrated kindness to teammates 
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or greater in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience. 
• Proficiency in Python
• Advanced knowledge of third-party system integration (software and hardware). 
• Active SECRET clearance
• Experience with plugin development in DOD simulations such as AFSIM and NGTS 
• Experience with web-service technologies like gRPC, REST APIs, message queues (ActiveMQ, ZeroMQ), etc.
• Familiarity with C++ tooling like CMake and Conan
• Experience with UCI and OMS Standards

What We Value:

• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Dedication to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions
• A collaborative and supportive team-oriented mindset
 
This role is for individuals ready to lead with impact, taking ownership of their work and inspiring their teams to deliver outstanding results in an agile and forward-thinking environment