SimIS
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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 support U.S. military Modeling & Simulation (M&S) efforts with intermediate-level responsibilities in the design, development, integration, and maintenance of simulation systems used for training, analysis, and decision support in defense environments at our Suffolk, Virginia headquarters. The candidate will work with some independence while collaborating with senior developers and contributing to software architecture decisions. This role requires solid experience in software engineering and growing understanding of military systems, simulation standards, and real-time/constructive simulations.
The candidate performs the following specific assignments:
Designs, implements, and maintains simulation software for military training and analysis
Contributes to software architecture decisions and technical design reviews
Integrates models and simulations with C4ISR systems, data sources, and external interfaces using DIS, HLA, and DDS protocols
Translates operational military requirements into scalable and reusable software components
Develops and tests simulation scenarios, models, and system behaviors to meet fidelity and performance requirements
Collaborates with systems engineers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and military users to validate simulation capabilities
Ensures compliance with software development standards, security guidelines, and configuration management practices
Contributes to technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals
Mentors junior developers and participates in code reviews
Supports system integration testing and troubleshooting
Participates in requirements analysis and system design activities
Experience Required:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
OR Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant software development experience
At least 2 years of software development experience, with exposure to M&S domain preferred
Proficiency in multiple programming languages: C++, C#, Java, or Python
Experience with simulation frameworks such as HLA, DIS, or similar M&S tools
Understanding of software engineering best practices including Agile/Scrum methodologies
Experience Desired:
Experience with DoD M&S standards and tools (STOW, RTI, SISO standards)
Knowledge of CI/CD practices and version control systems
Understanding of military doctrine, tactics, and operational scenarios
Experience with GIS, terrain databases, or synthetic environment generation
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with distributed systems and real-time processing
Special Skills/Knowledge/Training Required/Desired:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
Experience with software testing and quality assurance practices
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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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 support U.S. military Modeling & Simulation (M&S) efforts with intermediate-level responsibilities in the design, development, integration, and maintenance of simulation systems used for training, analysis, and decision support in defense environments at our Suffolk, Virginia headquarters. The candidate will work with some independence while collaborating with senior developers and contributing to software architecture decisions. This role requires solid experience in software engineering and growing understanding of military systems, simulation standards, and real-time/constructive simulations.
The candidate performs the following specific assignments:
Designs, implements, and maintains simulation software for military training and analysis
Contributes to software architecture decisions and technical design reviews
Integrates models and simulations with C4ISR systems, data sources, and external interfaces using DIS, HLA, and DDS protocols
Translates operational military requirements into scalable and reusable software components
Develops and tests simulation scenarios, models, and system behaviors to meet fidelity and performance requirements
Collaborates with systems engineers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and military users to validate simulation capabilities
Ensures compliance with software development standards, security guidelines, and configuration management practices
Contributes to technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals
Mentors junior developers and participates in code reviews
Supports system integration testing and troubleshooting
Participates in requirements analysis and system design activities
Experience Required:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
OR Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant software development experience
At least 2 years of software development experience, with exposure to M&S domain preferred
Proficiency in multiple programming languages: C++, C#, Java, or Python
Experience with simulation frameworks such as HLA, DIS, or similar M&S tools
Understanding of software engineering best practices including Agile/Scrum methodologies
Experience Desired:
Experience with DoD M&S standards and tools (STOW, RTI, SISO standards)
Knowledge of CI/CD practices and version control systems
Understanding of military doctrine, tactics, and operational scenarios
Experience with GIS, terrain databases, or synthetic environment generation
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with distributed systems and real-time processing
Special Skills/Knowledge/Training Required/Desired:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
Experience with software testing and quality assurance practices
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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