## Description The Model Simulation Developer will support the development of physics-based simulation software in support of the Mars Campaign office Earth Independent Operation’s Mission Management portfolio at Marshall Space Flight Center. The ideal candidate will have a background in simulation development and be proficient in programming, specifically in C/C++. The selected applicant will work on an integrated customer/contractor team doing the following tasks: · Design, development, and test of software models and simulations for an Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS). · Participate in a software development environment. · Create and present detailed software designs. · Conduct and participate in design and code reviews. · Produce weekly and monthly status reports of progress in assigned areas. Education: · Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent. Qualifications: · A minimum of ten (10) years of experience and expertise in developing variable-mass, physics-based models, and simulations, developing fluid dynamics simulations, architecting distributed simulations, and developing distributed models and simulations. Experience and Proficiency: · Experience with the NASA Trick Simulation Environment. · Experience developing HLA interfaces and interfacing with HLA Run-time Infrastructure (RTIs). · Proficiency with C/C++ in compliance with organizational/project coding standards. · Proficiency with Python in compliance with organizational/project coding standards. · Proficiency with Ethernet-based communications protocols (TCP, UDP). · Proficiency with Software development targeted for Linux distributions. · Proficiency with Version control systems such as Git · Experience with software engineering/analysis, software architecture, design, development, testing (unit and integration), documentation, and product delivery activities · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Ability to communicate professionally with customers, stakeholders, and cross-organizational team members. · Experience working on a software development team in an Agile Development Environment · Ability to work independently and within a diverse team · Understanding of DevOps tools such as Github.