Lead Software Engineer - RMF

ANSYS, Inc.; Waltham (MA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading simulation software company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join the Programs and Solutions team. The remote role involves developing and automating simulation software for the aerospace and defense sectors. Candidates should have a strong background in software engineering, DevSecOps methodologies, and collaborative skills. The position emphasizes modern software practices, specifically within the secure development environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Financial wellness programs

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in software engineering.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Expertise with GitLab or GitHub build scripts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve secure development pipeline.
• Implement DevSecOps methodologies.
• Support Software Development Lifecycle activities.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Bash scripting

Containerization

Linux proficiency

Education

BS Computer Science or related

MS with 3 years of experience

Tools

GitLab

Kubernetes

ACAS

Fortify

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - RMF

Date: Sep 26, 2025

Location: Exton, PA, US, 19341 Waltham, MA, US, 02451 Irvine, CA, US, 92602 Austin, TX, US, 78746 Canonsburg, PA, US, 15317 Beltsville, MD, US, 20805

Company: Ansys

Ansys Government Initiatives is looking for a passionate, self-starting, team-oriented software engineer to join our Programs and Solutions team. The team’s primary emphasis lies in crafting software integrating and automating Ansys’ commercial simulation software tools to meet specific customer requirements for design, engineering, and operations in the aerospace and defense market.

The R&D Engineer will be in support of ongoing SWARM Solution work providing the United States Space Force with modern space simulation, analysis, test and training software. In this role, the R&D Engineer will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to ensure software applications are securely developed, tested and released.

This is a remote position, and it is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Will work closely with our development, IT and IS teams to maintain and improve our secure development pipeline and ensure RMF requirements are met.
• Performs development activities including the implementation of DevSecOps methodologies into a modernized software development environment
• Employs DevSecOps and modern software development best practices and maintains them through technical reviews and mentoring
• Performs analysis of the DevSecOps environment for technical and process improvements
• Supports the entire Software Development Lifecycle with an emphasis on build, test and release management via automation
• Performs critical troubleshooting of interruptions/failures in the DevSecOps pipeline, suggests and or implements fixes.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• BS Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with 5 years of experience, MS with 3 years of experience, or PhD with one year of experience
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering practices and product development, experience with building solutions using simulation technology and deploying those solutions within customers’ engineering workflows
• Expertise in build management and continuous integration software, especially GitLab (or GitHub) build scripts
• Strong expertise with containerization and Kubernetes, including configuration and management tools
• Proficient in Linux environments and Bash scripting
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Preferred education and years of professional experience in an engineering software environment: BS+8, MS+6, or PhD+4
• Expertise with software security scanning tools such as ACAS and Fortify
• Strong programming and scripting aptitude preferred (Bash, Python, PowerShell, C++, C#, Java, Typescript)
• Experience with framework technologies (React, Angular, Apache Kafka)
• Experience with DoD accreditation frameworks and systems like Air Force RMF and Platform One / Party Bus
• Experience with CI/CD practices and version control tools
• Experience developing software integrations with mission engineering tools (Ansys STK, AFSIM, etc.) or Ansys software tools.
• Understanding of satellite operations, mission design, or orbit determination concepts
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team
• DoD TS/SCI Clearances (or the ability and willingness to obtain them)

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.

Ansys is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to making our careers website accessible and usable for individuals with disabilities.