Computer Scientists/Software Developers

Astrion; King George (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Senior or Journeyman Computer Scientists/Software Developers in King George, VA. The role includes key responsibilities in simulation architecture development and supervision of junior staff while requiring robust experience in C++ and Python. Candidates must hold a related degree and a DoD Secret security clearance, making this an exciting opportunity for skilled developers to contribute to significant projects within the defense sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience; 5-10 years highly desired.
• DoD Secret security clearance with TS eligible.
• Experience with documentation and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support simulation architecture development and evaluation.
• Lead efforts to standardize and develop software products.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior employees.

Skills

C++ code development

Python coding

Software development tools

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Self-starter

Knowledge of SDLC

Education

Related BS degree

Tools

Git

Gitlab

Jira

Matlab

Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

SEG is seeking Senior or Journeyman Computer Scientists/Software Developers to support our customer in King George, VA.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide support for simulation architecture development and evaluation, unit testing frameworks, memory analysis, workflow development, design patterns, and static and dynamic testing of threat model representations.
• Lead efforts to standardize and develop software products.
• Provide supervision and guidance to more junior employees.
• Assist the customer in improving quantity and quality of software tradecraft at NSWCDD.
• Support related analysis and trade studies.
• Local travel anticipated at less than 10 percent and rare short overnight trips.
• This is an on-site position
• Salary range: $100,000 - $140,000

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years' minimum experience with 5-10 years highly desired in C++ code development, Python coding, and software development tools including Git, Gitlab, Jira, and Matlab
• Related BS degree or above.
• DoD Secret security clearance with TS eligible.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with documentation and presentations via Microsoft office products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Self-starter - Demonstrate independent ownership of tasking. Position affords opportunity to define path and lead tasks based on technical understanding of engineering community and appreciation of customer needs.

• Role requires strong SW design and development skills.
• Knowledge of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Desired Qualifications:

• Active TOP SECRET/SCI Security Clearance or eligibility.
• Related experience design, development and implementation of technical products related to Navy and Missile Defense Agency defensive systems.
• Experience or knowledge of flight dynamics, six degrees of freedom equations of motion, or missile flight simulations.
• Experience with AFSIM is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with human systems integration; information assurance, and model-based system engineering (MBSE) principles and tools.
• Experience with NGTS.
• Experience using and/or building Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation,

and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.