Sr. Software Developer - Modeling & Simulation

SimIS Inc. • Suffolk, VA • 1w ago

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 lead U.S. military Modeling & Simulation (M&S) efforts with senior-level responsibilities in the design, development, integration, and maintenance of complex simulation systems used for training, analysis, and decision support in defense environments at our Suffolk, Virginia headquarters. The candidate will serve as a technical leader, making critical software architecture decisions, mentoring development teams, and driving innovation in simulation technologies. This role requires extensive experience in software engineering and deep understanding of military systems, simulation standards, and advanced real-time/constructive simulations.

The candidate performs the following specific assignments:

Leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex simulation software for military training and analysis

Makes critical software architecture decisions and leads technical design reviews

Drives integration of models and simulations with advanced C4ISR systems, data sources, and external interfaces using DIS, HLA, DDS, and emerging protocols

Translates complex operational military requirements into highly scalable and reusable software architectures

Develops and validates advanced simulation scenarios, models, and system behaviors to meet stringent fidelity and performance requirements

Leads collaboration with systems engineers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and military users to validate and verify complex simulation capabilities

Ensures compliance with advanced software development standards, security guidelines, and configuration management practices

Authors comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture specifications, design documents, and research papers

Mentors and provides technical leadership to development teams

Drives innovation in M&S technologies and recommends emerging solutions

Leads system integration efforts and complex troubleshooting activities

Conducts advanced requirements analysis and leads system design activities

Represents SimIS in technical discussions with customers and stakeholders

Experience Required:

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

OR Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant software development experience

At least 5 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in the M&S domain

Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages: C++, C#, Java, Python

Extensive experience with simulation frameworks such as HLA, DIS, OneSAF, JSAF, VBS, and emerging M&S technologies

Deep knowledge of DoD M&S standards and tools (STOW, RTI, SISO standards)

Experience Desired:

Research experience in advanced modeling and simulation techniques

Extensive knowledge of military doctrine, tactics, and operational scenarios

Experience with advanced GIS, terrain databases, and synthetic environment generation

Expertise in containerization technologies (OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience with cloud platforms and distributed simulation environments

Published research in M&S or related fields

Experience leading technical teams and mentoring developers

Advanced knowledge of AI/ML applications in simulation

Special Skills/Knowledge/Training Required/Desired:

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

Outstanding communication and leadership abilities

Ability to lead technical initiatives and drive innovation

Expert-level debugging and system optimization skills

Experience with advanced software testing and validation methodologies

Strong research and development capabilities

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

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer

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