Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer for Wargaming

ManTech; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a Software Developer (Modeling and Simulation) to join our team in Quantico, VA. The role focuses on designing, developing, and sustaining simulation models and environments, integrating them into larger architectures, and ensuring interoperability for the MCWL Wargaming Division.

Responsibilities include feature implementation, testing, validation, and collaboration with engineers, analysts, and SMEs to improve model fidelity and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, Game Development, or related field.
• 7+ years in software development focused on simulation or game environments; 9+ with an associate degree; 10+ without a degree.
• Proficiency in C++, C#, Python or Java; experience with simulation platforms/engines such as AFSIM, NGTS, OneSAF, Unity, Unreal Engine, Simio, or Arena.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and sustains simulation models and environments using multiple programming languages, tools, and data sources.
• Integrates models into larger system architectures and supports MCWL Wargaming Division interoperability testing and model orchestration.
• Collaborates with engineers, analysts, and SMEs to enhance model fidelity and ensure simulation accuracy.
• Implements new features, conducts model testing and validation, and troubleshoots issues across evolving simulation platforms.
• Leads and supports planning, coordination, and documentation for simulation projects, including data collection and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or related field

Tools

AFSIM

NGTS

OneSAF

Unity

Unreal Engine

Simio

Arena

Git

Job description

MANTECH seeks a Software Developer (Modeling and Simulation) to join our team in Quantico, VA. The role focuses on designing, developing, and sustaining simulation models and environments, integrating them into larger architectures, and ensuring interoperability for the MCWL Wargaming Division.

Responsibilities include feature implementation, testing, validation, and collaboration with engineers, analysts, and SMEs to improve model fidelity and accuracy.