Engineer Software I

Purpose of Position

Performs assignments designed to develop knowledge and abilities in all aspects of production of the computer hardware and software areas of the simulation products.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration and maintenance of various operating systems across multiple platforms.
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining the software file structure for each project.
• Responsible for configuration management of the simulator software including setting up and maintaining the source control systems and performing software builds, packaging, and installation.
• Supports the installation and implementation of device drivers for interfacing with hardware.
• Responsible for supporting mathematical support library, systems utilities and debug packages under the direction of a more senior engineer.
• Evaluates hardware and software to be installed on production and development computer systems under direction of a more senior engineer.
• Maintain consistency and quality of simulation software packages and its implementation on production and development computer systems.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other applicable technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other applicable technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• C++
•  Unix, Windows, Workstation and Server Operating System
•  Scripting Languages
• MS Dev Studio
• MS Visual Source Safe and Team Foundation Services
• MS Office, including Power Point and Access; Emacs and VI a plus

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of the Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work is usually moderate.