Engineer Software V

Performs assignments designed to develop knowledge and abilities in all aspects of production of the computer hardware and software areas of the simulation products.

• Responsible for the administration and maintenance of various operating systems across multiple platforms.
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining the software file structure for each project.
• Responsible for configuration management of the simulator software including setting up and maintaining the source control systems and performing software builds, packaging, and installation.
• Supports the installation and implementation of device drivers for interfacing with hardware.
• Responsible for supporting mathematical support library, systems utilities and debug packages under the direction of a more senior engineer.
• Evaluates hardware and software to be installed on production and development computer systems under direction of a more senior engineer.
• Maintain consistency and quality of simulation software packages and its implementation on production and development computer systems.
• Support software developers and applications engineers in the programming and debugging of simulation software.
• Assist with documenting Policies and Procedures to be used by training center technicians and simulation software developers.
• Assist with documentation related to in-house and on-site software/hardware training classes which train employees and site technicians in up-to-date simulation environment, procedures, maintenance and trouble shooting.
• Works with fellow software engineers, hardware engineers and management to affect a smoothly integrated system.
• Reviews and utilizes the OS and simulation software logs to support and inform co-workers.
• Travel, shift work, and special work hours may be required to accomplish some of the above tasks.
• Exhibit and practice professional and courteous behavior while interacting with both internal and external customers.
• Interact within a cooperative environment through beneficial behavior, commitment to common goals, contribution to problem solving, communication of ideas and suggestions, and encouragement to other employees and departments.
• Accountable for the control and distribution of documents and/or equipment subject to export control restrictions and the security of FSI materials, projects and business information regarding the methods and techniques used in the production and usage of FSI products.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.
• Able to adhere to a work schedule including prompt and regular attendance.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other applicable technical field

Ten years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and expertise for this level usually results from internal progressive experience. However, selection for this position is based on the demonstrated ability of the person to successfully fulfill the requirements listed.

Fortran 90, C and C++; Unix, Windows, Workstation and Server Operating Systems; Scripting Languages; MS Dev Studio; MS Visual Source Safe and Team Foundation Services; MS Office, including Power Point and Access; Emacs and VI a plus.

While the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of the Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work is usually moderate.