Sr Software Developer

JF Taylor

Dayton, Ohio

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Graphics, Aerodynamics, Avionics, Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Computer Security, Control Systems, DirectX, Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), Establish Priorities, Git, High Level Architecture (HLA), Internet Security, Mentoring, Military, Network Simulation, OpenGL Programming Libraries, Physics, Propulsion, Simulation, Software Development, Software Simulation, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Dayton, Ohio
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Senior Software Developer will lead teams developing state-of-the-art military aircraft simulations. The work will involve mentoring junior developers and engineers, prioritizing and assigning tasks, performing code reviews to enforce JFTI and project-specific coding standards, ensuring software is properly tested, and providing direct assistance to customers worldwide. 

The position requires knowledge and experience in the following areas:

  • In-depth knowledge of aircraft systems and avionics (navigation, communication, propulsion, flight control systems).
  • Solid understanding of aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and the principles of flight for modeling realistic aircraft behavior.
  • Familiarity with military combat tactics, flight maneuvers, and training requirements for combat aircraft simulations.
  • Deep understanding of networked simulation environments (e.g., Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), High-Level Architecture (HLA), Tactical Data Link simulation).
  • Knowledge of sensor and weapon system modeling (radars, infrared, electronic warfare, missile systems).
  • Familiarity with software version control tools such as Git.
  • Strong grasp of numerical methods and physics engines to simulate real-world behavior in aircraft systems (e.g., force, drag, lift, engine performance).
  • Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulation environments.
  • Experience with real-time 3D graphics, using libraries such as OpenGL, DirectX, or proprietary visualization tools for rendering simulation environments.
  • Cybersecurity practices in defense systems, especially in safeguarding mission-critical software and simulations from vulnerabilities.
 

About the Company

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JF Taylor

J.F. Taylor, Inc. provides Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) services to the U.S. military through our Engineering and Technical Services and our Management Support Services. In addition, we design and manufacture high fidelity Flight Simulators, Training Devices & Related Products.

With our roots in military aircraft systems’ RDT&E, we are well positioned to apply our extensive aircraft expertise directly to our customers’ projects, producing quality work at competitive prices. We have prime contracts totaling over $150 million for the next three years.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
http://www.jfti.com/