Junior Software Developer, Military Modeling & Simulation

SimIS Inc.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance Program

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Job summary

SimIS Inc. in Suffolk, Virginia seeks an entry-level software developer to support U.S. military Modeling & Simulation efforts.

You will assist in designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining simulation systems used for training, analysis, and decision support in defense environments. You will work with senior developers to learn simulation frameworks (HLA/DIS), contribute to scenarios and models, and participate in testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/CE or related field.
• 1-3 years of software development experience.
• Basic proficiency in programming languages: C++, C#, Java, or Python.
• Exposure to modeling and simulation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing simulation software for military training and analysis under senior supervision
• Supports software development efforts using established coding standards and best practices
• Learns and applies simulation frameworks such as HLA and DIS
• Contributes to development of simulation scenarios, models, and system behaviors
• Participates in software testing and quality assurance activities
• Assists with integrating models and simulations with C4ISR systems and external interfaces
• Supports technical documentation efforts including design specifications and test plans
• Collaborates with team to translate basic military requirements into software components
• Participates in code reviews and learns from senior developers
• Maintains version control practices and follows configuration management procedures
• Assists with compliance with software development standards and security guidelines

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/CE

Tools

Git

HLA

DIS

Linux

Job description

SimIS Inc. in Suffolk, Virginia seeks an entry-level software developer to support U.S. military Modeling & Simulation efforts.

You will assist in designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining simulation systems used for training, analysis, and decision support in defense environments. You will work with senior developers to learn simulation frameworks (HLA/DIS), contribute to scenarios and models, and participate in testing and documentation.