Model Simulation Developer

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The Amentum ESSCA group is looking for a motivated individual to 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++.

• Design, develop, and test 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience and expertise in developing variable‑mass, physics‑based models, and simulations.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in developing fluid dynamics simulations.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in architecting distributed simulations.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in developing distributed models and simulations.

• 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 Dev Ops tools such as Git Hub.

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• The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

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