F-16 MTT Software Engineer

F-16 MTT Software Engineer

Trident Military Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to support Air National Guard (ANG) F-16 Mission Tactics Trainer (MTT) simulators in Mesa, AZ. The individual's primary responsibility will be to design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems that support the F-16 MTT simulators, especially related to the F-16 MTT Operational Flight Program (OFP) and Center Display Unit (CDU). Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for F-16 MTT simulator software.

Compensation: $120K to $140K

Location: Mesa, AZ

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

What you will do

• Develop software using C, C#, or C++
• Develop software for VxWorks
• Implement and support APIs between internal and external system components
• Apply Agile Software Development Lifecycle methodologies and processes
• Utilize debugging and analysis tools
• Prepare and present findings and recommendations to organization leadership
• Other duties as assigned

What you must have

• 5+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8+ years relevant experience without a degree is acceptable.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Experience researching new technologies to help solve existing technical problems or shortfalls
• Information Assurance Training (IAT) Level 2 Certification (ex. CompTIA Security+)
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to upgrade to Special Access Program / Special Access Required (SAP/SAR).
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN .

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with distributed simulation software applications, scheduling tools and environment generator applications.
• Experience developing software that produces and consumes distributed simulation protocols (e.g., DIS, HLA)
• Experience developing real-time simulation software.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Git Extensions.
• Experience in the DoD simulator community.
• Experience supporting SAP efforts.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that are needed by an employee to successfully perform essential job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and/or ladders into a simulator or airplane cockpit
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under simulators
• Must be able to distinguish colors

Must have ACTIVE DoD SECRET CLEARANCE with the ability to upgarde to SAP/SAR. Must be a US CITIZEN.