Defense Software Engineer – Modeling & Simulation (Secret)

Davidson Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson Technologies, Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software for modeling and simulation in defense programs.

You will work across C++, Python, Java, and C# in a Linux environment, collaborating with systems engineers and analysts to deliver high‑fidelity simulation capabilities. The role emphasizes agile practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and documentation, with opportunities to influence architecture and code quality while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Experience with C++, C#, and Python programming.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum, Kanban or SAFe environment.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to collaboratively work on product requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, debug, and maintain software supporting modeling and simulation applications.
• Develop high-quality software using C++, Python, Java, C#, or other appropriate programming languages.
• Analyze technical requirements and translate them into maintainable software designs and implementation plans.
• Support the development and integration of high-fidelity modeling and simulation capabilities.
• Develop software components used to model threat systems, missile trajectories, sensors, engagements, and related mission scenarios.
• Perform software verification and validation activities, including unit, integration, regression, and system-level testing.
• Develop automated test scripts and tools to improve software quality and development efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to software development standards and best practices.
• Work with Linux-based development environments and modern software development toolchains.
• Utilize Git-based version control and contribute to automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and automated software testing.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, software designs, test documentation, and user documentation.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, test engineers, modeling and simulation engineers, analysts, and government customers.
• Support requirements analysis, traceability, verification, and validation activities as needed.
• Analyze simulation results and assist in identifying discrepancies, performance issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support software integration activities across multiple development teams and simulation components.
• Provide technical recommendations and contribute to architecture and design decisions.
• Assist with deployment, configuration, maintenance, and sustainment of software in both development and operational environments.
• Support customer demonstrations, technical briefings, and program reviews when required.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining schedule, quality, and technical objectives.

Skills

C++

Python

C#

Java

Agile/Scrum

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering

Tools

Linux

CI/CD

Job description

Davidson Technologies, Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software for modeling and simulation in defense programs.

You will work across C++, Python, Java, and C# in a Linux environment, collaborating with systems engineers and analysts to deliver high‑fidelity simulation capabilities. The role emphasizes agile practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and documentation, with opportunities to influence architecture and code quality while