Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer

Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Software Engineers with experience in using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) simulation tool. Successful candidates will demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between interpersonal and technical capabilities achieving sustainable quality products. They will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidates will participate in the entire software development lifecycle with a concentration in software engineering. They will identify, collect, develop, and implement AFSIM models into existing scenarios developed by the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). implement solutions in a web-based environment and integrate them into a microservice cloud-based architecture. The candidates will work closely with the government customer and other software developers accomplishing the following:

Develop a realistic simulation environment in AFSIM emulating real world systems and platforms
Support team in completing necessary software on schedule
Complete work independently and as a part of an Agile team
Solve complex problems through innovative and creative solutions
Collaborate with NASIC personnel and other M&S developers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of AFSIM models and scenarios
Regularly demonstrate progress to customers

Basic Qualifications for a Software Engineer:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant STEM degree from an accredited institution with 2 years’ experience OR a master’s degree with 0 years’ experience OR a high school diploma/equivalent with 6 years’ experience
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with government organizations and other development teams
Experience with AFSIM
Experience in developing M&S products
Working knowledge of the Agile development processes

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Software Engineer:
Experience with AFSIM
Experience in developing M&S products in DoD simulation environments
Working knowledge of the Agile development processes

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with small technical teams and government customer
Experience developing blue air systems in AFSIM or other DoD simulation environment
Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results
Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
Experience developing C++ based plugins in AFSIM
Experience utilizing DoD modeling and simulation environments, NGTS, AFSIM, ITASE, etc.
Experience working with Jira and Jenkins
Experience working in Agile software development environment