Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metis Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer to join our team at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, to build and support a cutting-edge platform for air traffic management simulation and research. The role requires 5-7 years of software engineering experience, strong Java, algorithms, data structures, and cloud/DevOps capabilities.

You will design, implement, automate, secure, and maintain infrastructure for project software while

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in software engineering, DevOps, software operations, systems engineering, cloud engineering, or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience developing complex, scalable applications in Java and/or an OO language.
• Demonstrated proficiency in algorithm design.
• Deep knowledge of data structures and data analysis.
• Strong commitment to clean, scalable, high-quality code and continuous learning.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with diverse technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, automate, secure, and maintain infrastructure for building, testing, deploying, and operating project software.
• Collaborate with software developers, data engineers, system admins, researchers, and other staff.
• Analyze operational issues and troubleshoot across complex software systems.
• Contribute to documentation and best practices to improve software quality and reliability.

Skills

Software engineering

Java

Algorithm design

Data structures

DevOps

Communication

Education

B.S. in CS/CE

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Job description

Position Summary

Metis Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer to join our team and help us build and support a cutting-edge platform for the next generation of air traffic management simulation and research. The successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with a passion for modeling and simulation (ideally in an aerospace environment) with extensive software engineering experience. The position will work closely with software developers, data engineers, system administrators, researchers, and other technical staff to design, implement, automate, secure, and maintain the infrastructure and processes used to build, test, deploy, and operate project software.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Required Skills And Knowledge

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in software engineering, DevOps, software operations, systems engineering, cloud engineering, or a closely related technical field.


• At least 8 years of experience developing complex, scalable applications in Java and/or another object‑oriented language.


• Demonstrated proficiency in algorithm design.


• Deep knowledge of data structures and data analysis


• Have a passion for quality and writing clean, solid, readable code that scales and performs well. Strong desire to learn, push the envelope, and share knowledge with others.


• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and the ability to independently investigate and resolve complex operational issues.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers, data engineers, system administrators, researchers, and other technical stakeholders.


• Extra credit: Provide your GitHub account or StackOverflow profile with your resume!

Desired Skills And Knowledge

• Strong proficiency in mathematics, particularly statistics, linear algebra, or calculus.


• Strong familiarity with aircraft operations or National Air Space operations domains.


• Experience engineering software systems of medium-to-large scope and complexity.


• Practical knowledge of agile software development methodologies (e.g., XP, scrum).

LOCATION SPECIFIC REQUIRMENTS: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field CA

Applicant must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government Public Trust Clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

EEOE Including Vets and Disability