Senior Real-Time C++ Engineer — Secret Clearance

SCCI; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401k with Company Match

Paid vacation (2 weeks)

Sick/personal leave (48 hours)

11 paid Holidays

Job summary

SCCI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Dahlgren, VA team in support of a Weapon System Program. You will design, develop, test, and deploy real-time C++ software for tactical simulations and prototypes on-site.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in modern C++, experience with simulation environments, Agile methods, and strong test and documentation skills. Active DoD clearance is a plus, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Ten years of professional software development in modern C++ (C++11 or later).
• Experience with NGTS, AFSIM, ITASE or similar simulation environments.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Proficiency with debugging tools and code profiling.
• Ability to write portable code across Windows and Linux.
• Knowledge of build automation tools (CMake).
• Proficiency with unit testing frameworks (Google Test).
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, and strategies.
• Experience collecting, processing, and presenting test data.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test and deploy software in C++ for real-time tactical and simulation applications.
• Work with engineers, managers and stakeholders to understand performance and verification requirements.
• Provide inputs to system architecture and design as part of a Tactical Software Development Team.
• Generate and execute test cases to evaluate software performance and document results.
• Collect and analyze system test data and present findings.
• Provide system test reports, documentation, and progress updates.
• Interface with broader engineering teams to analyze software performance.
• Participate in project reviews.

Skills

C++11+

Real-time systems

Simulation environments

Agile

Git

Windows/Linux

CMake

Google Test

Education

BS in CS/CE or related

Tools

Git

CMake

Google Test

Linux

Windows

Job description

SCCI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Dahlgren, VA team in support of a Weapon System Program. You will design, develop, test, and deploy real-time C++ software for tactical simulations and prototypes on-site.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in modern C++, experience with simulation environments, Agile methods, and strong test and documentation skills. Active DoD clearance is a plus, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.