Simulation Developer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Quantico (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining modeling applications, integrating capabilities within mission architectures, and improving fidelity.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of software development experience focused on modeling, simulation, gaming, or virtual environments.
• Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, Java, or other programming languages.
• Experience with simulation or game development platforms such as AFSIM, Unity, Unreal Engine, Simio, or Arena.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced modeling and simulation applications supporting defense missions.
• Build and integrate simulation capabilities within larger mission and system architectures.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and operational subject matter experts to improve simulation fidelity and performance.
• Develop new features, perform testing and validation, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Support interoperability, mission-focused testing efforts, technical documentation, and stakeholder coordination activities.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Java

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

AFSIM

Unity

Unreal Engine

Simio

Arena

Job description

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

Responsibilities of the Simulation Developer Includes:

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced modeling and simulation applications supporting defense missions.
• Build and integrate simulation capabilities within larger mission and system architectures.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and operational subject matter experts to improve simulation fidelity and performance.
• Develop new features, perform testing and validation, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Support interoperability, mission-focused testing efforts, technical documentation, and stakeholder coordination activities.

Qualifications of the Simulation Developer Includes:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of software development experience focused on modeling, simulation, gaming, or virtual environments
• Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, Java, or other programming languages
• Experience with simulation or game development platforms such as AFSIM, Unity, Unreal Engine, Simio, or Arena
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems and collaborative development practices
• Must be able to pass a government background check and hold an active TS/SCI US Government clearance

Compensation of the Simulation Developer Includes:

• Salary range: $150,000 - 160,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, sick leave as required by law, and holidays

This job opens for applications on September 21st, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: simulation, AFSIM, game development, modeling, C++, python, Unity, Unreal Engine, virtual environments