Real-Time Simulation Software Engineer

Talentify

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 79,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Disability insurance
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer to support advanced simulation and training systems for aerospace and defense. The role emphasizes real-time simulation, avionics integration, distributed systems, and immersive training technologies. You will work on high-performance Linux/Windows applications onsite in Orlando, FL, with potential travel.

Required: strong C/C++ skills, 2+ years in software development, OO design, and ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience with C and C++.
  • 2+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Experience with object-oriented design and development.
  • Experience with unmanaged programming languages.
  • Familiarity with SDLC processes.
  • Experience working from requirements and technical specifications.
  • Experience using source control and configuration management tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • U.S. Person status required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain software applications and simulation systems.
  • Implement new features based on customer and program requirements.
  • Modify and improve existing software components and architectures.
  • Participate in software design, implementation, integration, and testing activities.
  • Develop and execute unit tests and support verification and validation efforts.
  • Document software designs, test results, and technical solutions.
  • Work with systems, hardware, modeling & simulation, and test engineering teams.
  • Support software configuration management and development processes.
  • Contribute to design reviews and problem-solving discussions.
  • Maintain project schedules and provide status updates.

Skills

C/C++
OO design
SDLC
Source control
Debugging
Communication
U.S. Person status
Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Software Engineering

Tools

Git
Visual Studio
GCC
Eclipse

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer to support advanced simulation and training systems for aerospace and defense. The role emphasizes real-time simulation, avionics integration, distributed systems, and immersive training technologies. You will work on high-performance Linux/Windows applications onsite in Orlando, FL, with potential travel.

Required: strong C/C++ skills, 2+ years in software development, OO design, and ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

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