Software Simulation Engineer

Job Description

What's it like to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. BAE Systems' reputation is built on delivering quality products that meet our customer's standards and help protect our U.S. service members. We rely on our team of engineers to help make it possible.

We are hiring a Software Simulation Engineer to join our Sterling Heights, MI simulation-based problem solving team. This is a great opportunity to work along side experienced engineers who are ready to help you advance your career and support your development.

At BAE Systems, we value our workforce and work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and offer a hybrid option to work remotely 1-2 days /week in addition to a competitive salary and benefit packages to help achieve a balanced life.

The Software Simulation Engineer applies knowledge of engineering practices to develop novel software solutions to complex technical problems and business development activities. In this role, you will work with others on multidisciplinary design teams to satisfy project technical, performance, cost, and schedule requirements and support technical aspects of project capture through production.

As a Software Simulation Engineer, you will:

• Develop software to support the use of modeling, simulation and other types of evaluation to predict system performance, validate existing product designs, and enhance designs to meet or exceed established requirements.
• Develop tools, processes, models, and simulations in an agile development environment.
• Collaborate with other program engineers to create, maintain, and modify system models.
• May support trade studies as needed to evaluate design and/or component alternatives.
• Support, develop, and integrate a variety of technologies including graphical user interfaces, 3D visualization, Virtual Reality hardware, and gaming tools.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of software technologies that support modeling and simulation activities while tracking industry practices, trends, and applications to enhance the organization's technical capabilities.
• Support the advancement of our Digital Engineering Enterprise development.
• Develop new software, test, and rebuild software in C++ and / or C#.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a software focused technical discipline plus 2+ years relevant experience or Master's degree. May consider candidates with less experience for a more junior role or more experience for a more senior role.
• Experience developing software in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and practices for engineering development.
• Able to work well in a team environment and separately on a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Big picture / systems thinking approach to addressing problems.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience developing in Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality / Extended Reality.
• Knowledge of gaming environments such as Unity / Unreal.
• Experience developing software that simulates behavior of users and system for use in simulator devices.
• Experience building connections between software tools.
• Experience developing analytical algorithms.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $75570 - $128480

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.