Software Engineer

Aechelon Technology, a Shield AI company, 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 are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our team as a Senior Software Engineer. This position is with a small, established team based in the DFW area, offering a collaborative and relaxed work environment that fosters innovation. If you are passionate about software engineering and looking for an opportunity to work on industry-leading sensor simulation products, we’d love to hear from you. Must be eligible to obtain a US Security Clearance.

The primary workplace for this position is Aechelon Technology’s Farmer's Branch, TX location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for developing and maintaining application-level software that simulates airborne radar systems and other sensors for use in a variety of training devices.  The software is written in the C++ programming language on Windows and Linux platforms.  
• Responsible for performing tasks related to the following areas:
  • Software Design
  • Software Implementation
  • Technical Documentation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Customer Interaction
  • Software Integration and Testing
  • Task Planning and Schedule Estimating

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• 5+ years of experience in software development using C/C++
• Strong understanding of real-time application programming
• Expertise in cross-platform development (Windows & Linux)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong foundation and mathematics and physics
• Ability to work with export-controlled technology

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• Technical Expertise:
  • Knowledge of radar technology and signal processing
  • Experience with OpenGL and graphics application programming
  • Background in real-time, multi-processing systems
  • Familiarity with tools for geographic data processing (e.g. KML, vector files, digital elevation models, satellite imagery)
• Developmental Tools & Practices
  • Experience with defect tracking systems (Bugzilla, Jira)
  • Proficiency with configuration management tools (Preforce, Git)