Principal Software Engineer

Cutlass Systems Engineering is a small firm specializing in Modeling and Simulation. We are looking to augment our team working with the Naval Research Laboratory to develop a shared technical framework for M&S of Navy combat systems. Cutlass provides technical leadership to systems engineering, integration, and operation of the M&S: we are empowered and proactive. Work is in an R&D setting with freedom to forward new ideas and bring them into reality. Innovation is encouraged. Results directly impact ships and maritime systems to help protect sailors and improve our Navy. We offer flexible hours, telecommuting options, excellent benefits, and zero bureaucracy.

This position is for an on-site Principal Software Engineer at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington D.C., to support development, integration, and execution of a series of simulations used for system-of-systems analysis.

We expect you to be able to lead a Team that will:

• Design, develop, and maintain simulation models that represent real world maritime systems.
• Design and develop software to advance a high-performance computing framework that controls the interaction and automation of simulations.
• Define and implement the exchange of data and events between simulations while maintaining interoperability and portability across computing platforms, operating systems, and communications systems.
• Design, develop, test, debug and maintain application programming interfaces for external / 3rd-party systems or software.
• Architect and implement prototype software tools for controlling simulations, extracting/reducing data, visualization of data, and system-of-systems analysis.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related discipline
• US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance
• 8+ years of professional software development experience or 6+ years of professional software development experience with a relevant Master’s degree or PhD
• Advanced experience with Object Oriented design/development in a high-level language such as Java, C++, or Python
• Advanced experience developing in a Linux environment
• Experience with a full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes (pipelines), and testing
• Must be able to obtain/maintain TS/SCI Clearance., * Experience with distributed simulation systems (HLA, DIS, or TENA)
• Familiar with issue tracking systems like JIRA
• Familiar with SecDevOps or DevOps methodology and practices
• Experience with RF, IR, EW and/or missile models, including experience with signal propagation, clutter, guidance/autopilot, aerodynamics, antennae, and signal processing
• Experience with client/server network programming (TCP/IP and UDP)
• Understanding in dealing with such issues as multithreading, non-blocking and asynchronous I/O.

Cutlass considers factors such as education/training, candidate’s work experience, key skills, scope and responsibilities of the position as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits include but are not limited to 401(k) retirement plan with matching, health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance.