Sr. Simulation Software Engineer (Application Software)

TL;DR

Sr. Simulation Software Engineer (Application Software): Design, develop, and test in-house simulation software supporting all hirify.global flight systems with an accent on core simulation infrastructure and building models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics systems. Focus on building high fidelity simulations used to develop cutting-edge software and hardware.

Location: Hawthorne, CA

Salary: $160,000.00 - $225,000.00/per year

Company

hirify.global is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain the high-fidelity real-time simulation software used for all vehicles.
• Develop prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
• Improve reliability and performance of simulation software.
• Work with simulation software users to develop new features and improve user experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 5+ years of experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years development experience in C++.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed.

Nice to have

• Strong software design and development skills in C++.
• Understanding of distributed computing systems, networking protocols, memory management, and CPU scheduling.
• Thorough knowledge of classical physics and math (algebra, calculus, Euclidean geometry).
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing.
• Experience with open source C++ simulators such as ROS2 and Gazebo.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively.

Culture & Benefits

• Eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.