Defense Modeling Simulation Developer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Quantico (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

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.