Sr. R&D Software Engineer (HLA / Visual C++ /

Date Posted:
11/24/09
Career Level:
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Pay Range:
Negotiable
Education:
Bachelor's
Job Function:
Software Developer / Programmer, Engineer - Software
Job Status:
Full-Time
Industry:
Defense, Engineering, High Tech / IT, Government Contractor
Job Code:
IIS115686
Contact Information:
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Raytheon

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Sr. R&D Software Engineer (HLA/Visual C++/OpenGL)

Job ID: IIS115686

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Job Description:

Raytheon's Research Computing and Advanced Engineering department located in Hampton, VA, provides research support and engineering services for various NASA aeronautics and space programs. The department is responsible for the development and maintenance of the NASA Langley Airspace and Traffic Operations Simulation (ATOS) research system, one of the largest distributed simulation systems in the world. The ATOS system consists of multiple workstation-based aircraft simulators networked together. Under the auspices of the Joint Planning Development Office (JPDO) Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) initiative, NASA uses ATOS to conduct research into the feasibility of advanced Air Traffic Management (ATM) concepts.

The Research Computing and Advanced Engineering department seeks a motivated Sr. Software Engineer to join the ATOS development team. Be responsible for the design, development, unit test, and integration of software packages into the ATOS system. Software packages are typically developed on Windows, using one or more of the following technologies: Visual C++, OpenGL, HLA and can range from modeling an avionic component to a complete subsystem. Join a lean process, fast-paced research environment and will work with subject matter experts in modeling & simulation, aircraft aerodynamics modeling, and air traffic management.

Required Skills:

Must have a BS degree in a related field or possess equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
Must have a minimum of 6 years related software engineering experience and strong understanding and background in system architecture and object-oriented design technologies
Must have experience with Visual C++, OpenGL and/or HLA
Must have additional experience in one or more of the following domains:
- Distributed modeling & simulation
- Air traffic management
- Aviation weather products
- Aircraft aerodynamics, 6 degrees-of-freedom modeling
- JPDO NextGen
- Trajectory prediction, flight management systems

Desired Skills:

Aerospace engineering background
Understanding of the NASA environment, experience working with NASA
Experience with JPDO NextGen ConOps and architecture
Pilot and/or controller experience
Knowledge of air traffic management technologies and systems
Distributed modeling and simulation systems and technologies experience

Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or

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era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Other Information

Relocation Availability	No
Security Clearance Requirement	NAC

Requirements:

ERIP Eligible	Yes
Job Portal	General
Current Years of Experience	6-8
Field of Interest	Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Highest Level of Education	Bachelors Degree
Job Type	Full Time
Work Location(s)	VA - Hampton

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Raytheon

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Annual Revenue: $21,300,000

Total Employees: 72,000

Ticker Symbol: RTN

Raytheon is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security, and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 80 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services.

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