Software Developer II - Modeling & Simulation

SimIS Inc.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance Program

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays each year

Job summary

SimIS Inc. in Suffolk, Virginia, is looking for a Software Engineer to support U.S. military Modeling & Simulation efforts. The role involves designing and maintaining software for military training, collaborating with senior developers, and integrating complex systems. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree and have strong programming skills in C++, C#, Java, or Python.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan, along with professional development opportunities and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2 years of software development experience preferred.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages required.
• Understanding of software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains simulation software.
• Contributes to software architecture decisions.
• Collaborates with SMEs to validate capabilities.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years experience

Tools

HLA

DIS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

ONSITE

Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is "excellence," with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team). SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award.

Job Description: The ideal candidate will support U.S. military Modeling & Simulation (M&S) efforts with intermediate-level responsibilities in the design, development, integration, and maintenance of simulation systems used for training, analysis, and decision support in defense environments at our Suffolk, Virginia headquarters. The candidate will work with some independence while collaborating with senior developers and contributing to software architecture decisions. This role requires solid experience in software engineering and growing understanding of military systems, simulation standards, and real-time/constructive simulations.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and maintains simulation software for military training and analysis
• Contributes to software architecture decisions and technical design reviews
• Integrates models and simulations with C4ISR systems, data sources, and external interfaces using DIS, HLA, and DDS protocols
• Translates operational military requirements into scalable and reusable software components
• Develops and tests simulation scenarios, models, and system behaviors to meet fidelity and performance requirements
• Collaborates with systems engineers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and military users to validate simulation capabilities
• Ensures compliance with software development standards, security guidelines, and configuration management practices
• Contributes to technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals
• Mentors junior developers and participates in code reviews
• Supports system integration testing and troubleshooting
• Participates in requirements analysis and system design activities

Experience Required

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• OR Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant software development experience
• At least 2 years of software development experience, with exposure to M&S domain preferred
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages: C++, C#, Java, or Python
• Experience with simulation frameworks such as HLA, DIS, or similar M&S tools
• Understanding of software engineering best practices including Agile/Scrum methodologies

Experience Desired

• Experience with DoD M&S standards and tools (STOW, RTI, SISO standards)
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices and version control systems
• Understanding of military doctrine, tactics, and operational scenarios
• Experience with GIS, terrain databases, or synthetic environment generation
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with distributed systems and real-time processing

Special Skills/Knowledge/Training Required/Desired

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with software testing and quality assurance practices

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal Holidays each year