Lead the Future of Training Technology as a Software Engineer – Simulation

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer – Simulation to support a leading organization within the aerospace industry. This is your opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge training systems that prepare military pilots for real-world missions.

Job Title: Software Engineer – Simulation
Job Type: Full-Time; Consultant (12 Months)
Location: Hazelwood, MO
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM
Starting Pay Rate: $64.20 per hour

Make an Impact Through Advanced Training Technology

In this role, you will support the development and sustainment of next-generation pilot training technologies, including real-time 3D rendering applications, advanced visualization systems, and high-fidelity simulation tools. You will work hands-on in a dynamic Agile environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous innovation.

You will contribute to the full software lifecycle—requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and integration—helping deliver immersive, reliable, and mission-critical simulation solutions used across a wide spectrum of aircraft platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Design, architect, and develop simulation models, virtual environments, and visualization frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and refine simulation requirements.
• Conduct modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis to optimize system performance.
• Collect, process, validate, and verify data for use in simulations.
• Execute test procedures and document results against real-world benchmarks.
• Maintain and document code, algorithms, and simulation specifications.
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate software with hardware systems.
• Implement modern technologies, tools, and frameworks within simulation environments.
• Modernize and migrate legacy simulation software to updated platforms.
• Oversee project management tasks within the simulation software domain.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 10+ years in software engineering
• 5+ years of experience with C++, C#, C, Rust, or similar languages
• 5+ years working with Windows and/or Linux environments
• 5+ years using GitLab or modern IDE tools
• 5+ years in Agile software development
This position requires a security clearance, and candidates are required to be U.S. Citizens. -
 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of aircraft systems (weapons, night vision, hydraulics, electronics, flight controls, etc.)
• Understanding of cloud architectures, containerization, automation, and networking fundamentals
• Familiarity with specification formats, standards, and change control processes
• Working knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines
• Experience deriving, allocating, and tracing requirements throughout the product lifecycle
• Expertise in designing and testing software models, simulations, frameworks, and APIs
• Experience with real-time software architecture, networking protocols, and hardware interfaces
• Strong understanding of build environments, V&V processes, and certification frameworks
• Ability to design robust software testing processes and use integration testing tools
• Background in 2D/3D graphics, visual analytics, animated graphics, and image processing
• Ability to integrate hardware and software in simulation and demonstration environments

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll work alongside teams dedicated to excellence, innovation, and delivering solutions that matter. You’ll be part of a collaborative engineering culture where your expertise directly contributes to the development of high-fidelity training systems used across the aerospace industry. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to solve complex challenges, work with advanced technologies, and grow your technical skill set in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are passionate about simulation, real-time systems, and high-impact engineering, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of advanced pilot training.

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