Senior Computer Program/Software Engineer (Modeling & Simulation)

Chitra Productions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chitra Productions is seeking a Senior Computer Program / Software Engineer – Modeling & Simulation in the United States (Kentucky region) to design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain advanced modeling and simulation systems for analysis, training, and decision support.

You will work with systems engineers, data scientists, analysts, and customers on defense, aerospace, government, research, and commercial programs, delivering high-performance software and validating models against

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics or related field.
• 5–10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience developing modeling and simulation applications.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, Java, C#.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain modeling and simulation software applications.
• Implement algorithms for physical systems and mission scenarios.
• Develop scalable software architectures and perform code reviews.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and data scientists.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

C#

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Math/Physics

Master’s degree (preferred) in CS/Engineering/OR/Math

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Visual Studio

Eclipse

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Computer Program / Software Engineer – Modeling & Simulation is responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance of advanced modeling and simulation systems used for analysis, training, mission planning, engineering evaluation, and decision support. This role develops high-performance software solutions that accurately model complex systems, operational environments, and real-world scenarios.

The engineer collaborates with systems engineers, data scientists, analysts, subject matter experts, and customers to develop simulation capabilities supporting defense, aerospace, government, research, and commercial programs.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

• Design, develop, and maintain modeling and simulation software applications.
• Implement algorithms representing physical systems, operational processes, and mission scenarios.
• Develop scalable and maintainable software architectures.
• Perform code reviews and ensure compliance with software engineering standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.

Modeling & Simulation Engineering

• Develop mathematical, statistical, and physics-based models.
• Build constructive, virtual, and live simulation environments.
• Validate models against operational data and system requirements.
• Analyze simulation results and recommend improvements.
• Support scenario development and experimentation activities.

Systems Integration

• Integrate simulation systems with external applications, databases, sensors, and command-and-control systems.
• Develop APIs and middleware components.
• Support distributed simulation architectures.
• Ensure interoperability with existing simulation frameworks and standards.

Verification & Validation (V&V)

• Develop test plans and validation methodologies.
• Conduct unit, integration, performance, and acceptance testing.
• Verify simulation accuracy and model fidelity.
• Document test results and corrective actions.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance to software and simulation teams.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Participate in architecture reviews and technical planning.
• Support proposal development and technical solution design.

Research & Innovation

• Evaluate emerging technologies and simulation methodologies.
• Recommend improvements to modeling approaches and software architectures.
• Support research and development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience developing modeling and simulation applications.
• Strong programming skills in one or more of:
  • C++
  • Java
  • Python
  • C#
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or related field.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, research, or government programs.
• Knowledge of simulation frameworks and standards.
• Experience with distributed simulation environments.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

• C++
• Python
• Java
• C#
• MATLAB

Modeling & Simulation

• Discrete Event Simulation
• Agent-Based Modeling
• Monte Carlo Simulation
• Digital Twin Technologies
• Physics-Based Modeling
• Statistical Analysis

Simulation Standards

• High Level Architecture (HLA)
• Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)
• Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA)

Software Tools

• Git
• Jenkins
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Visual Studio
• Eclipse

Data & Analytics

• SQL Databases
• Data Visualization
• Machine Learning Integration
• Data Modeling