Lead Software Engineer - RMF

Summary / Role Purpose

Ansys Government Initiatives is looking for a passionate, self-starting, team-oriented software engineer to join our Programs and Solutions team. The team’s primary emphasis lies in crafting software integrating and automating Ansys’ commercial simulation software tools to meet specific customer requirements for design, engineering, and operations in the aerospace and defense market. The R&D Engineer will be in support of ongoing SWARM Solution work providing the United States Space Force with modern space simulation, analysis, test and training software. In this role, the R&D Engineer will collaborate with a team of expert professionals to ensure software applications are securely developed, tested and released. More specifically this role will work with the existing SWARM development team to ensure the code complies with Space Force DevSecOps requirements associated with the Air Force Risk Management Framework (RMF) for software accreditation and deployment.

This is a remote position, and it is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Will work closely with our development, IT and IS teams to maintain and improve our secure development pipeline and ensure RMF requirements are met.
• Performs development activities including the implementation of DevSecOps methodologies into a modernized software development environment
• Employs DevSecOps and modern software development best practices and maintains them through technical reviews and mentoring
• Performs analysis of the DevSecOps environment for technical and process improvements (e.g., integration of security measures, faster security and software updates, improved automation, reduced glitches, and software failures, etc.)
• Supports the entire Software Development Lifecycle with an emphasis on build, test and release management via automation
• Performs critical troubleshooting of interruptions/failures in the DevSecOps pipeline, suggests and or implements fixes.
• Works under the general supervision of a Solutions Development manager

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• BS Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with 5 years of experience, MS with 3 years of experience, or PhD with one year of experience
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering practices and product development, experience with building solutions using simulation technology and deploying those solutions within customers’ engineering workflows
• Expertise in build management and continuous integration software, especially GitLab (or GitHub) build scripts
• Strong expertise with containerization and Kubernetes, including configuration and management tools
• Proficient in Linux environments and Bash scripting
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Preferred education and years of professional experience in an engineering software environment: BS+8, MS+6, or PhD+4
• Expertise with software security scanning tools such as ACAS and Fortify
• Strong programming and scripting aptitude preferred (Bash, Python, PowerShell, C++, C#, Java, Typescript)
• Experience with framework technologies (React, Angular, Apache Kafka)
• Experience with DoD accreditation frameworks and systems like Air Force RMF and Platform One / Party Bus
• Experience with CI/CD practices and version control tools
• Experience developing software integrations with mission engineering tools (Ansys STK, AFSIM, etc.) or Ansys software tools.
• Understanding of satellite operations, mission design, or orbit determination concepts
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and to collaborate with others in a geographically distributed team
• DoD TS/SCI Clearances (or the ability and willingness to obtain them)

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Ansys, part of Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.