Simulation Software Developer – Wargaming Systems

ManTech; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ManTech seeks a software developer to join the Modeling and Simulation team in Quantico, VA. You will design, develop, and sustain simulation models and environments, ensuring robust architectures for wargaming tools used by Marines.

You will collaborate with engineers, analysts, and SMEs to improve model fidelity, integrate models into broader systems, and lead planning and documentation for simulation projects. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of software development experience. A total of 10 years’ experience without a degree.
• Experience in programming languages such as C++, C#, Python, or Java.
• Familiarity with version control systems and collaborative software development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and sustains simulation models and environments using a variety of programming languages, tools, and data sources.
• Integrates models and simulations into larger system architectures and supports Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) Wargaming Division efforts for interoperability testing and model orchestration.
• Collaborates with engineers, analysts, and operational subject matter experts 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 activities for simulation projects, including data collection, stakeholder alignment, and capability tracking.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Java

Git

Unity

Unreal Engine

AFSIM

NGTS

OneSAF

Simio

Arena

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Unity

Unreal Engine

AFSIM

NGTS

OneSAF

Simio

Arena

SQL

Job description

ManTech seeks a software developer to join the Modeling and Simulation team in Quantico, VA. You will design, develop, and sustain simulation models and environments, ensuring robust architectures for wargaming tools used by Marines.

You will collaborate with engineers, analysts, and SMEs to improve model fidelity, integrate models into broader systems, and lead planning and documentation for simulation projects. A TS/SCI clearance is required.