M&S Software Engineer

DCS Corp; New Mexico; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer in Albuquerque, NM, to support high-visibility MS&A efforts. You will collaborate with agile teams to design, develop, test, and deploy MS&A solutions using C/C++ in Visual Studio, building AFSIM models and tools for DoD applications.

You will work with SMEs, ensure integration testing, and apply standard software practices while maintaining top-secret clearance and excellent English communication. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of related experience.
• Active Top-Secret DoD security clearance required.
• Experience developing object-oriented software in C/C++ with Visual Studio.
• Experience creating AFSIM software and tools, including source code and plugin development.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work well in team environments.
• Ability to travel, as required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with agile software development teams to design, develop, test, and deploy MS&A solutions.
• Collaborate with SMEs to identify requirements for AF SIM and other M&S&A tools.
• Conduct software component and system integration testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Apply software best practices (version control, documentation, etc.).
• Construct military behavior models and entities of varying complexity in AFSIM.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Visual Studio

English communication

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Citizenship: US

Education

BS degree in Computer Science / Aerospace / Electrical / Mechanical Eng

MS degree (desired) in CS / Aerospace / Electrical / Mechanical Eng

Tools

AFSIM

Git

CMake

Python

Linux

C#

Visual Studio

Job description

Job Description

The DCS Air & Space Technology (AST) Sector is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer to support extensive high visibility Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) efforts. Are you interested in working in a high-tech company on cutting edge technology to help solve national security problems? Do you want to be challenged every day supporting world class research and development? If so, DCS may be the place for you! DCS is an employee-owned organization known for creating agile technology solutions across the U.S. Defense, Aerospace, Human Factors, and Security markets.

As a member of our team, you will support defense technologies along with research and development in Albuquerque, NM, having opportunities to work in a dynamic environment, with state-of-the-art simulation technologies, simulation integration experts, and experienced military Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Our work focuses on conducting capability assessments for emerging military technologies and ensuring related tools and methodologies are suitable to inform Department of Defense (DoD) decision makers.

Essential Job Functions:

As this Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer, you could expect to:

Collaborate with agile software development teams to design, develop, test, and deploy MS&A solutions.

Collaborate with SMEs, such as modelers, analysts, and technologists, to identify requirements for system implementation in the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) and other M&S&A tools.

Conduct software component and system integration testing to ensure compliance with specifications.

Apply software best practices (version control, documentation, etc.) for all developed and modified software.

Construct military behavior models and entities of varying complexity in AFSIM.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

At least a BS degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, and 2 years of related experience.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Must have an active Top-Secret level U.S. DoD security clearance.

Experience developing object-oriented software in C/C++ with Visual Studio integrated development environment.

Experience creating AFSIM software and tools, including source code and plugin development.

Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.

Ability to work well in team environments.

Ability to travel, as required.

Desired Skills:

Familiarity with modern military systems, both foreign and domestic.

MS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience with any of the following: Linux, CMake, Python, or Git.

Familiarity with C#.