Real-Time C++ Software Engineer — Tactical Systems, Dahlgren

SCCI; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life & Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

SCCI is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Dahlgren, VA team supporting a Weapon System Program. You will develop and test C++ software for real-time tactical and simulation applications, collaborating with engineers, end-users, and sponsors through design, integration, and iterative test of prototypes and systems.

The role emphasizes on-site work in Dahlgren with strong focus on requirements analysis, verification, and documentation, plus interaction with multiple engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain an active Secret clearance.
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of professional software development with modern C++ (C++11+).
• Experience with multiple simulation environments (NGTS, AFSIM, ITASE).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test and deploy C++ software for real-time tactical and simulation applications.
• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and stakeholders to capture requirements and verification needs.
• Contribute to system architecture as part of a Tactical Software Development Team.
• Create and run test cases, document results, and communicate findings for system improvements.
• Collect, analyze and present test data; generate system test reports and progress updates.
• Interact with the broader engineering teams to analyze software performance.
• Participate in project reviews.

Skills

C++ development

Real-time software

Unit testing

Debugging & profiling

Cross-platform (Windows/Linux)

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE or related

Tools

NGTS

AFSIM

ITASE

Git

CMake

Google Test

Job description

SCCI is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Dahlgren, VA team supporting a Weapon System Program. You will develop and test C++ software for real-time tactical and simulation applications, collaborating with engineers, end-users, and sponsors through design, integration, and iterative test of prototypes and systems.

The role emphasizes on-site work in Dahlgren with strong focus on requirements analysis, verification, and documentation, plus interaction with multiple engineering teams.