Mission-Critical Software Engineer — Simulation & Optimization

ED Wallach Search Group; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ED Wallach Search Group is seeking a Software Engineer for Simulation, Optimization & Decision Support in Reston, VA. You’ll work across the full stack from backend services to React interfaces, collaborating with researchers to translate ideas into usable software.

Requirements include a Bachelors in CS/Math/Physics and 5+ years of experience, with expertise in React, TypeScript, Java, and Rust. Active Top Secret clearance or eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Math, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with React, TypeScript, and modern front-end tooling.
• Experience building backend services/APIs in Java, Rust, or similar languages.
• Ability to work directly with researchers and end users.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale full-stack applications supporting simulation, optimization, and decision-support tools.
• Design backend services and APIs (Java, Rust, or similar).
• Build responsive, intuitive front-end applications (React, TypeScript).
• Partner directly with researchers and end users to shape requirements and translate technical concepts into working software.
• Contribute at every stage — prototyping, implementation, demos, and deployment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Math, or related field

Tools

React

TypeScript

Java

Rust

APIs

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

ED Wallach Search Group is seeking a Software Engineer for Simulation, Optimization & Decision Support in Reston, VA. You’ll work across the full stack from backend services to React interfaces, collaborating with researchers to translate ideas into usable software.

Requirements include a Bachelors in CS/Math/Physics and 5+ years of experience, with expertise in React, TypeScript, Java, and Rust. Active Top Secret clearance or eligibility is preferred.