Simulation Developer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an onsite Simulation Developer to join a team building next-generation modeling and simulation capabilities at Quantico, VA.

The role targets engineers with experience in simulation environments, game-based systems, or virtual training platforms, and requires a Bachelor’s degree and a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, software engineering, game development, or a related field.
• 3+ years in modeling, simulation, gaming, or virtual environments.
• Proficiency in C++, C#, Python, or Java.
• Active TS/SCI US Government clearance.

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

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng/Game Dev

Tools

Git

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 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