Software Developer

Location: Dahlgren, VA, USA

Work Location: onsite

• Design, develop, and optimize C++, NGTS, or AFSIM modeling and simulation software for multi‑domain, high-threat combat environments.
• Implement object‑oriented architectures that accurately represent surface ships, missiles, and sensor system behavior.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, system engineers, and technical leads to define technical roadmaps, development milestones, and long‑term product strategies.
• Participate actively in Agile development workflows, including sprint planning, peer reviews, and iterative release cycles.
• Apply DevSecOps principles to ensure secure, maintainable, and scalable development and deployment practices.
• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system specifications, design artifacts, test plans, and user manuals.
• Support verification and validation activities to ensure model accuracy and performance fidelity.
• Integrate simulation components into larger system‑of‑systems environments and perform troubleshooting and performance tuning as needed.

• US Citizenship and a secret level clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience developing multi-domain DoD modeling and simulation software.
• Demonstrated experience developing, testing, or maintaining high‑fidelity models.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented principles.
• Advanced hands‑on experience building, debugging, and testing C++ applications in a high‑performance environment.
• Willingness to collaborate with project managers and technical leads to build roadmaps for product development.
• Desire and ability to function in an Agile team environment.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and secure software development best practices.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed product documentation.

• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Prior experience developing platform, weapon or combat system models, including kinetic and non‑kinetic engagements.
• Familiarity with weapon systems, radars, or navy combat systems.
• Intermediate proficiency with Python and MATLAB for data analysis, prototyping, or model validation.
• Master’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering).