Weapons System Software Developer

SimVentions; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive 401(k) programs

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave

Employee Appreciation events

Job summary

A leading employee-owned technology company is seeking an experienced Software Developer to provide engineering support for the Tomahawk program. This role involves software design, implementation, and testing in a Scrum team environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, and be willing to work on-site at Dahlgren Naval Base. The role offers a competitive salary range of $92,000 to $135,000 and benefits including medical coverage and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a software development role.
• Experience with object-oriented design and methodologies.
• Ability to thrive in a flexible, team-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test source code for the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System.
• Debug reported issues and provide causal analysis.
• Support all aspects of the system development lifecycle with an emphasis on software development.

Skills

Experience in software development

Object-oriented design

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented work environment

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

C++

Java

Linux environment

Job description

Overview

SimVentions is a 100% employee‑owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to provide engineering support in an Agile development environment for the Tomahawk program. As part of a Scrum team, you will be performing software design, implementation, test, documentation, and defect analysis. This is a journeyman level position requiring a minimum of 5 years of professional experience. Must be willing to work on-site at Dahlgren Naval Base 4+ days/week.

Travel

Very rare. Less than 10%.

Clearance

A DOD Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in a software development role
• Experience with object‑oriented design and methodologies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a flexible, team‑oriented work environment
• Willingness to work on-site at Dahlgren Naval Base 5 days/week

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test source code for the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System.
• Debug reported issues and provide causal analysis.
• Actively support all aspects of the system development lifecycle (analysis, requirements definition, design, coding, development, unit testing, maintenance, and associated documentation) with an emphasis on software development.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience using C++ and/or Java in a professional setting
• Working knowledge of the Linux operating environment

Education

A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is required. Computer Science or Computer Engineering degrees strongly preferred.

Compensation

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $92,000 - $135,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits

At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well‑being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third‑Party Employee Assistance Program offering emotional and lifestyle well‑being services, including free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

Employees Who Join SimVentions Will Enjoy Additional Perks Like

• Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build your company!
• Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
• Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Dress code: Business casual; we like to be comfortable while we work.
• Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
• Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
• Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee‑led interest groups for personal and professional development.
• Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
• Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee‑owners and their families from our private suite.
• Food: We have a lot of food around here!