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# Senior Software Simulation Engineer with Security Clearance

- **Company:** BY LIGHT INC
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000 - $150,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Fortran (Programming Language), Make (Software), Microsoft Visual Studio, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5888167564

## About the Role

* Ability to work in teams and provide guidance to junior engineers Required Experience/Qualifications * BS Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years SWE experience
 * Ability to develop in multiple languages including: C, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada
 * Proficient in Visual Studio IDE, GCC compilers / Makefiles
 * Proficient in Windows, UNIX/Linux
 * Software Engineering Concepts & Processes Preferred Experience/Qualifications * Knowledge of object-oriented design concepts
 * Knowledge of flight simulation
 * Knowledge of real time programming
 * Knowledge of military aircraft systems and avionics a plus.

## Description

Senior Software Engineers at Veraxx are mid-level experienced S/W developers typically responsible for the development of complex S/W applications in support of projects. Senior Engineers take direction from Lead S/W engineers to develop S/W throughout all phases of a project including requirements analysis, design, development and test. Senior S/W Engineers are able to complete task such as developing a S/W interface to an external system or writing a software simulation of an aircraft system with minimal support from a S/W Lead. * Support S/W development activities as tasked by S/W lead.

 * Design S/W architectures for components within a system such as S/W interfaces or models of aircraft components.
 * Prepare S/W documentation and input for design reviews.
 * Interface with customers including presentations of software designs at customer reviews.