SimIS Inc. ยท 4 months ago
Senior M&S Systems Developer (SME)
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business that models future environments and secures enterprises from threats. They are seeking a Senior Software Architect - Modeling & Simulation SME to lead the technical design and development of NATO's Next Generation M&S capability, focusing on creating advanced simulation technologies for military operations.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
Design and implement high-level architecture for NATO's next-generation M&S systems
Lead DIS protocol implementation and ensure compliance with IEEE standards
Architect distributed simulation environments supporting multi-location exercises
Develop software components for real-time simulation interaction and data exchange
Create technical specifications for system interfaces and integration points
Design scalable architectures supporting political-to-tactical level simulations
Implement middleware solutions for simulation interoperability
Lead technical reviews of architecture designs and code implementations
Develop APIs for connecting legacy systems (JCTS, JTLS) to new architecture
Optimize network performance for distributed simulation environments
Design data synchronization mechanisms for distributed databases
Create architectural patterns for turn-based and real-time simulation modes
Define enterprise-level M&S architecture standards
Implement publish-subscribe patterns for distributed event handling
Design fault-tolerant systems for mission-critical simulations
Develop microservices architecture for modular simulation components
Create containerized deployment strategies for cloud and on-premise environments
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years developing distributed simulation systems using DIS/HLA protocols
At least 3 years designing high-level system architectures for military simulation environments
Proven experience architecting systems that support real-time interaction between multiple simulation nodes
Experience developing APIs and interfaces for simulation interoperability
Strong background in performance optimization for large-scale distributed systems
Experience with both mission-level and campaign-level simulation development
BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Expert knowledge of Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) protocol and High Level Architecture (HLA) standards
Proficiency in multiple programming languages (C++, Java, Python)
Experience with simulation frameworks and middleware
Strong understanding of network protocols and distributed computing
Database design and data architecture experience
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
Preferred
Experience with NATO STANAG standards for simulation
Knowledge of military C4ISR systems integration
Familiarity with game engines adapted for military simulation
Cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure)
DevOps and CI/CD pipeline experience
PMP or technical architecture certifications
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
Company
SimIS Inc.
SimIS is an IT company specializing in cybersecurity services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Johnny Garcia MBA, Ph.D.
CEO
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