Simulation Software Engineer: Air Traffic & M&S Lab

ATCSI & Dynamic Science, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCSI & Dynamic Science, Inc. in Maryland seeks a Software Engineer with a strong background in Modeling & Simulation to support NAWCAD WOLF’s ATC&LS missions. You will design, code, and optimize high-fidelity simulation models, interfaces, and discrete-event simulations.

Responsibilities include scenario generation, UI/UX for simulation labs, integration of physics-based and statistical models, and rigorous QA in compliance with safety requirements. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience focusing on simulation engines.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, or Python on Windows and Linux.
• Experience with HLA/DIS standards for distributed simulation.
• Experience with Git/GitLab, CI/CD, and Agile workflows.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and refactor high-performance simulation software used to evaluate terminal air traffic control architectures, landing dynamics, and multi-sensor processing algorithms.
• Develop and program flexible scenario generation software engines to replicate complex operational environments, electronic interference, and variable meteorological conditions for testing.
• Design and implement user interfaces and visualization dashboards for flight-deck, carrier ops, or shore-based ATC simulation laboratories.
• Integrate discrete physics-based and statistical mathematical models into broader distributed simulation networks (e.g., HLA/DIS protocols).
• Conduct object-oriented analysis, unit testing, and software integration testing to fulfill rigorous software safety and technical compliance frameworks.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Distributed simulation

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

GitLab

CI/CD

Windows

Linux

HLA/DIS

Job description

ATCSI & Dynamic Science, Inc. in Maryland seeks a Software Engineer with a strong background in Modeling & Simulation to support NAWCAD WOLF’s ATC&LS missions. You will design, code, and optimize high-fidelity simulation models, interfaces, and discrete-event simulations.

Responsibilities include scenario generation, UI/UX for simulation labs, integration of physics-based and statistical models, and rigorous QA in compliance with safety requirements. U.S.