Modeling & Simulation Engineer — Onsite Quantico, TS/SCI

Zachary Piper Solutions; Virginia; On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Developer to join a team building next-generation simulation capabilities that support critical defense and naval mission objectives. This role is onsite in Quantico, VA and requires an active TS/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining advanced modeling and simulation applications, integrating them into larger architectures, and collaborating with engineers, analysts, and SMEs to improve fidelity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 3+ years in modeling, simulation, gaming, or virtual environments.
• Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, or Java.
• Experience with simulation or game-development platforms such as AFSIM (preferred), Unity, Unreal Engine, Simio, or Arena.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced modeling and simulation applications.
• Build and integrate simulation capabilities within larger mission and system architectures.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and operational SMEs to improve simulation fidelity and performance.
• Develop new features, conduct testing and validation, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Support interoperability and mission-focused testing efforts, including NCIP initiatives.
• Lead project planning, technical documentation, data collection, and stakeholder coordination activities.

Skills

3+ years software development

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in CS/SE/Game Dev or related

Tools

C++

C#

Python

Java

AFSIM

Unity

Unreal Engine

Simio

Arena

Git

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Developer to join a team building next-generation simulation capabilities that support critical defense and naval mission objectives. This role is onsite in Quantico, VA and requires an active TS/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining advanced modeling and simulation applications, integrating them into larger architectures, and collaborating with engineers, analysts, and SMEs to improve fidelity and