Software Developer – Digital Twin

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Junior Software Developer and Modeler to join our São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro offices as part of   the FlexTerm Group.  FlexTerm runs digital versions of real companies to perform simulations, emulations and real time mirroring of their operations.  It is a real-time 3D digital twin platform where complex logistics systems are studied, designed, optimized, developed, and tested before being deployed into production.   It allows to model any kind of system; however, it is mostly applied to highly automated facilities such as ports, container terminals, automated warehouses, manufacturing plants, etc.  These systems typically integrate infrastructure, equipment, people, automatic control systems, sensors, complex business logic, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to perform a common goal.   

As a Junior Software Developer and Modeler you will work closely with highly talented and experienced engineers to achieve the vision of FlexTerm in becoming the ultimate tool for planning, designing and testing complex automated systems. The individual is expected to build simulation and emulation models for analysis of various systems and processes within container terminals and other facilities, run models, collect outputs, perform studies, and write technical reports.

About Moffatt & Nichol: 

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol's commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 design firm for Marine and Port Facilities in the United States and No. 7 internationally. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas,  the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Craft highly effective C++ code to develop and maintain the applications in the FlexTerm platform.  Write unit and integration tests for new and existing functionality.Excel with agile development methodologies.Write technical documentation in the team's wiki site in Confluence.Deliver FlexTerm solutions to clients world-wide.

• Develop simulation, emulation and digital twin models using the FlexTerm platform.  Includes:   modeling real world equipment and devices, writing behavior logic in Lua, defining and exporting metrics, generating real time BI dashboards, running, debugging and validating models.
• Deploy and integrate the FlexTerm solution with other systems into the client's IT environment.
• Documenting modeling assumptions, process flows, results, and issuing reports

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Math or related discipline (Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in Robotics).Proven education or experience in computer programming, data structures and algorithmsDesired experience in:3D computer graphics and animationAI/ML developmentCADD/GIS and 3D graphics modeling capabilitiesFluent in a C-like programming language such as C, C++, C#, Objective-C, Swift, Lua, Java, Javascript.Desired skills:Low level 3D/VR libraries such as OpenGL, GLSL, Vulkan, OpenSceneGraph, PhysX.GUI frameworks such as Qt.AI/ML frameworks such as Torch, TensorFlow, OpenCV.OS scripting languages such as MS-DOS batch, Sh and Powershell.Working with multiple exchange formats like XML, JSON, Protobuf.Working with version control systems such as Git, Gitlab and SourceTree.Working with CAD, GIS and 3D modeling packages such as AutoCAD, Blender and OpenGIS/ArcGIS.Any experience in discrete event simulation modeling is preferred.Experience in software development life cycle is a plus but not required.Experience in port and container terminal operations is a plusAll new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST

Working conditions:

Work is generally performed in a hybrid schedule. Ability to use standard office equipment is required. Travel might be required.

Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities. We draw from the world's best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment.  Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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