{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0bef214177dfef2884ce3c62","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0bef214177dfef2884ce3c62","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0bef214177dfef2884ce3c62","title":"Front-End Software Developer – Modeling & Simulation / HITL","description":"Overview:\n\nCIS Secure is seeking a Front-End Software Developer – Modeling & Simulation / HITL to join our team supporting the REACT program at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland.\n\nThe Front-End Software Developer will develop modern software interfaces supporting modeling and simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), and advanced engineering environments for critical national security missions. This role will build intuitive applications that allow engineers and operators to configure systems, visualize complex data, control simulations, and interact with physical and simulated hardware.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\n\nDesign and implement user interfaces for engineering, simulation, and test applications.\nWork closely with modeling and simulation engineers, embedded developers, hardware engineers, and systems engineers to translate complex technical workflows into usable software.\nDevelop modern front-end applications that integrate with real-time data, simulation environments, and hardware-in-the-loop systems.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS:\n\nExperience developing production-quality front-end applications using modern JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, or similar.\nStrong proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern web application architecture.\nExperience integrating front-end applications with REST APIs, WebSockets, message-based interfaces, or other backend services.\nExperience developing data-intensive interfaces, dashboards, visualization tools, or engineering applications.\nFamiliarity with software development practices including Git, automated testing, code review, and CI/CD.\nAbility to work directly with engineers and technical users to translate complex system requirements into effective user interfaces.\n\nDESIRED SKILLS:\n\nExperience supporting modeling and simulation (M&S) environments.\nExperience developing software for hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) or software-in-the-loop (SITL) systems.\nExperience visualizing or interacting with real-time telemetry, sensor data, system state, or simulation outputs.\nFamiliarity with Python, C++, or other languages commonly used in engineering and simulation environments.\nExperience with 2D/3D visualization, geospatial interfaces, plotting, or scientific visualization libraries.\nFamiliarity with simulation tools or frameworks such as MATLAB/Simulink, ROS/ROS 2, Unreal Engine, Unity, Gazebo, or similar.\nExperience integrating software with unmanned systems, robotics, embedded systems, test equipment, or physical hardware.\nExperience developing applications for aerospace, defense, autonomy, or other complex engineering environments.\n\nEDUCATION:\n\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.\n\nCLEARANCE:\n\nActive TS/SCI security clearance required.\n\nOPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:\n\nThis position anticipates standard operating hours, with flexibility as required to support program and mission requirements.\nThis position is based at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland.\n\nTRAVEL:\n\nNo regular travel is anticipated for this position.\nBenefits:\n\nWHAT WE OFFER:\n\nAt CIS Secure, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.\n\nPAY RANGE: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000 annually\n\nBenefits:\n\n401(k) with company matching\nDental insurance\nMedical insurance\nHealth Savings Account option\nFlexible Spending\nVision insurance\nLife and Disability Insurance\nAncillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)\nPaid Time Off\nHoliday pay\n\nCIS Secure and it's associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Darkblade Systems, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.","company":"Darkblade Systems","rawCompany":"darkblade systems","city":"Aberdeen Proving Ground","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-31T08:46:48.568Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Front-End Software Developer – Modeling & Simulation / HITL","description":"Overview:\n\nCIS Secure is seeking a Front-End Software Developer – Modeling & Simulation / HITL to join our team supporting the REACT program at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland.\n\nThe Front-End Software Developer will develop modern software interfaces supporting modeling and simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), and advanced engineering environments for critical national security missions. This role will build intuitive applications that allow engineers and operators to configure systems, visualize complex data, control simulations, and interact with physical and simulated hardware.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\n\nDesign and implement user interfaces for engineering, simulation, and test applications.\nWork closely with modeling and simulation engineers, embedded developers, hardware engineers, and systems engineers to translate complex technical workflows into usable software.\nDevelop modern front-end applications that integrate with real-time data, simulation environments, and hardware-in-the-loop systems.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS:\n\nExperience developing production-quality front-end applications using modern JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, or similar.\nStrong proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern web application architecture.\nExperience integrating front-end applications with REST APIs, WebSockets, message-based interfaces, or other backend services.\nExperience developing data-intensive interfaces, dashboards, visualization tools, or engineering applications.\nFamiliarity with software development practices including Git, automated testing, code review, and CI/CD.\nAbility to work directly with engineers and technical users to translate complex system requirements into effective user interfaces.\n\nDESIRED SKILLS:\n\nExperience supporting modeling and simulation (M&S) environments.\nExperience developing software for hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) or software-in-the-loop (SITL) systems.\nExperience visualizing or interacting with real-time telemetry, sensor data, system state, or simulation outputs.\nFamiliarity with Python, C++, or other languages commonly used in engineering and simulation environments.\nExperience with 2D/3D visualization, geospatial interfaces, plotting, or scientific visualization libraries.\nFamiliarity with simulation tools or frameworks such as MATLAB/Simulink, ROS/ROS 2, Unreal Engine, Unity, Gazebo, or similar.\nExperience integrating software with unmanned systems, robotics, embedded systems, test equipment, or physical hardware.\nExperience developing applications for aerospace, defense, autonomy, or other complex engineering environments.\n\nEDUCATION:\n\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.\n\nCLEARANCE:\n\nActive TS/SCI security clearance required.\n\nOPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:\n\nThis position anticipates standard operating hours, with flexibility as required to support program and mission requirements.\nThis position is based at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland.\n\nTRAVEL:\n\nNo regular travel is anticipated for this position.\nBenefits:\n\nWHAT WE OFFER:\n\nAt CIS Secure, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.\n\nPAY RANGE: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000 annually\n\nBenefits:\n\n401(k) with company matching\nDental insurance\nMedical insurance\nHealth Savings Account option\nFlexible Spending\nVision insurance\nLife and Disability Insurance\nAncillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)\nPaid Time Off\nHoliday pay\n\nCIS Secure and it's associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Darkblade Systems, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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