{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a83192f15989f4707a673ad3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a83192f15989f4707a673ad3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a83192f15989f4707a673ad3","title":"Software Developer II - Modeling & Simulation","description":"ONSITE\n\nWho 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).\n\nSimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award.\n\nJob Description:\nThe 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.\n\nThe candidate performs the following specific assignments:\nDesigns, implements, and maintains simulation software for military training and analysis\nContributes to software architecture decisions and technical design reviews\nIntegrates models and simulations with C4ISR systems, data sources, and external interfaces using DIS, HLA, and DDS protocols\nTranslates operational military requirements into scalable and reusable software components\nDevelops and tests simulation scenarios, models, and system behaviors to meet fidelity and performance requirements\nCollaborates with systems engineers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and military users to validate simulation capabilities\nEnsures compliance with software development standards, security guidelines, and configuration management practices\nContributes to technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals\nMentors junior developers and participates in code reviews\nSupports system integration testing and troubleshooting\nParticipates in requirements analysis and system design activities\n\nExperience Required:\nMaster's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field\nOR Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant software development experience\nAt least 2 years of software development experience, with exposure to M&S domain preferred\nProficiency in multiple programming languages: C++, C#, Java, or Python\nExperience with simulation frameworks such as HLA, DIS, or similar M&S tools\nUnderstanding of software engineering best practices including Agile/Scrum methodologies\n\nExperience Desired:\nExperience with DoD M&S standards and tools (STOW, RTI, SISO standards)\nKnowledge of CI/CD practices and version control systems\nUnderstanding of military doctrine, tactics, and operational scenarios\nExperience with GIS, terrain databases, or synthetic environment generation\nFamiliarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)\nExperience with distributed systems and real-time processing\n\nSpecial Skills/Knowledge/Training Required/Desired:\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nExcellent communication and collaboration abilities\nAbility to work independently with minimal supervision\nStrong debugging and troubleshooting skills\nExperience with software testing and quality assurance practices\n\nBenefits:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision\nShort-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability\nLife Insurance\n401(k) Savings Plan\nFlex Spending Accounts\nTuition Assistance Program\nProfessional Development\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\n11 Federal Holidays each year\nSimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer\nNbY5hSTSRZ","company":"Simisinc","rawCompany":"simisinc","city":"Suffolk","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T12:32:48.316Z","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":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Developer II - Modeling & Simulation","description":"ONSITE\n\nWho 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).\n\nSimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award.\n\nJob Description:\nThe 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. 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