Onsite Simulation Engineer: Next-Gen Modeling & Training

ZP Group; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an onsite Simulation Developer to join a team building next-generation modeling in Quantico, VA. This role targets engineers with experience in simulation environments, game-based systems, or virtual training platforms to contribute to high-impact national security programs.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining advanced modeling applications, integrating capabilities within larger architectures, and collaborating with engineers and SMEs to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS/Software Eng/Game Dev).
• 3+ years in modeling, simulation, gaming, or virtual environments.
• Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Experience with simulation/game platforms like AFSIM, Unity, Unreal Engine, Simio, or Arena.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development practices.
• Active TS/SCI US Government clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced modeling and simulation applications for defense missions.
• Build and integrate simulation capabilities within larger mission architectures.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and SMEs to improve fidelity and performance.
• Develop new features, testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Support interoperability, mission-focused testing, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Java

Education

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

3+ years software development experience

Tools

AFSIM

Unity

Unreal Engine

Simio

Arena

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an onsite Simulation Developer to join a team building next-generation modeling in Quantico, VA. This role targets engineers with experience in simulation environments, game-based systems, or virtual training platforms to contribute to high-impact national security programs.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining advanced modeling applications, integrating capabilities within larger architectures, and collaborating with engineers and SMEs to improve