Software Simulations Engineer (TS/SCI) - Onsite Quantico

Zachary Piper Solutions; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a motivated Software Simulations Developer to join the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) team in Quantico, VA. This on-site role focuses on designing, developing, and sustaining high-fidelity simulations of weapon systems, scenarios, and wargaming tests.

You will integrate simulations into larger architectures, collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts, and lead planning, documentation, and capability tracking for evolving simulation platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of development experience.
• Experience with Modeling & Simulations or Wargaming Scenario Development (Unit, Mission, or Campaign Level).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, Python, or Java.
• Experience with simulation platforms or gaming engines such as AFSIM, NGTS, MACE, STORM, ITASE, Unity, Unreal Engine, Simio, or Arena.
• Familiarity with version control systems and collaborative software development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and sustain simulation models and environments using a variety of programming languages, tools, and data sources.
• Integrate simulations into larger system architectures and supports NCIP interoperability testing.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and operational subject matter experts to enhance model fidelity and ensure simulation accuracy.
• Implement new features, conduct model testing and validation, and troubleshoot issues across evolving simulation platforms.
• Lead and support planning, coordination, and documentation activities for simulation projects, including data collection, stakeholder alignment, and capability tracking.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Java

Game Development

Wargaming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

AFSIM

NGTS

MACE

STORM

ITASE

Unity

Unreal Engine

Simio

Arena

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a motivated Software Simulations Developer to join the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) team in Quantico, VA. This on-site role focuses on designing, developing, and sustaining high-fidelity simulations of weapon systems, scenarios, and wargaming tests.

You will integrate simulations into larger architectures, collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts, and lead planning, documentation, and capability tracking for evolving simulation platforms.