Associate Systems Integration Engineer

Aechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including Geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. We seek people who share our passion for real-time computer graphics and commitment to our mission of helping make our Nation’s pilots safer. We will give you a chance to work with some of the most talented people in the graphics industry.

We currently have an open position in the Integration Engineering Department for an Associate Integration Engineer. The Associate Integration Engineer is a position that requires a unique blend of both problem solving and software engineering skills. The Associate Integration Engineer is responsible for working with prime contractors and end-users to integrate our industry-leading, Image Generators (IGs) into trainers and simulators. The primary workplace for this position is at customer and end-user sites and supported from a home office. Approximately 25-50% travel outside of the office location area is anticipated.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Support the integration of IGs to simulators and trainers at prime contractor and end-user sites
• Work with customers to meet program requirements and bring IGs to RFT status
• Work with Aechelon Program Management (PM) and customers to assess and resolve IG Discrepancy Reports (DRs)
• Interface with Aechelon SW Engineering and Test Engineering to help reproduce and resolve runtime bugs
• Provide email and phone support of our IGs and interfaces to prime contractors and end-users

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field
• 1-3 years experience in SW development and/or SW integration
• Experience with C and C++ programming
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• MS in Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field
• Active security clearance
• 3+ years experience in SW development or SW integration for real-time, flight simulators, display systems or similar fields
• Strong C and C++ programming skills
• Experience with PC-based IGs (Image Generators)
• Proficiency with scripting languages: VBScript, Python, PowerShell, bash, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio
• Experience with defect tracking systems such as JIRA
• Experience with Configuration Management (CM) systems such as Perforce

SOFTWARE USED:

• MS Visual Studio
• Perforce
• Jira
• Microsoft Office Suite