SimIS Inc. ยท 5 months ago
Software Developer II - Modeling & Simulation
SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business that focuses on modeling future environments and securing enterprises. They are seeking a Software Developer II to support U.S. military Modeling & Simulation efforts, where the candidate will design, develop, and maintain simulation systems for training and analysis in defense environments.
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Responsibilities
Designs, implements, and maintains simulation software for military training and analysis
Contributes to software architecture decisions and technical design reviews
Integrates models and simulations with C4ISR systems, data sources, and external interfaces using DIS, HLA, and DDS protocols
Translates operational military requirements into scalable and reusable software components
Develops and tests simulation scenarios, models, and system behaviors to meet fidelity and performance requirements
Collaborates with systems engineers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and military users to validate simulation capabilities
Ensures compliance with software development standards, security guidelines, and configuration management practices
Contributes to technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals
Mentors junior developers and participates in code reviews
Supports system integration testing and troubleshooting
Participates in requirements analysis and system design activities
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
OR Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant software development experience
At least 2 years of software development experience, with exposure to M&S domain preferred
Proficiency in multiple programming languages: C++, C#, Java, or Python
Experience with simulation frameworks such as HLA, DIS, or similar M&S tools
Understanding of software engineering best practices including Agile/Scrum methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
Experience with software testing and quality assurance practices
Preferred
Experience with DoD M&S standards and tools (STOW, RTI, SISO standards)
Knowledge of CI/CD practices and version control systems
Understanding of military doctrine, tactics, and operational scenarios
Experience with GIS, terrain databases, or synthetic environment generation
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with distributed systems and real-time processing
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance Program
Professional Development
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Federal Holidays each year