Defense Modeling Simulation Developer

Zachary Piper Solutions

Quantico (MD)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 160,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an onsite Simulation Developer to join a team in Quantico, VA. This role targets software engineers with experience building simulation environments, game-based systems, or virtual training platforms for high-impact national security programs.

Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining modeling applications, integrating capabilities within mission architectures, and improving fidelity.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or a related technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of software development experience focused on modeling, simulation, gaming, or virtual environments.
  • Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, Java, or other programming languages.
  • Experience with simulation or game development platforms such as AFSIM, Unity, Unreal Engine, Simio, or Arena.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain advanced modeling and simulation applications supporting defense missions.
  • Build and integrate simulation capabilities within larger mission and system architectures.
  • Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and operational subject matter experts to improve simulation fidelity and performance.
  • Develop new features, perform testing and validation, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
  • Support interoperability, mission-focused testing efforts, technical documentation, and stakeholder coordination activities.

Skills

C++
C#
Python
Java

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

AFSIM
Unity
Unreal Engine
Simio
Arena

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an onsite Simulation Developer to join a team in Quantico, VA. This role targets software engineers with experience building simulation environments, game-based systems, or virtual training platforms for high-impact national security programs.

Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining modeling applications, integrating capabilities within mission architectures, and improving fidelity.

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