Junior Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Radiance Technologies•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Radiance Technologies is seeking a junior software developer to join its Modeling and Simulation (M&S) development team. The successful candidate will work with software engineers and analysts on projects supporting AFRL, NASIC, and other Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers. The role involves evolving the existing AFSIM Modeling and Simulation framework and codebase to meet customer needs, incorporating scenarios and models into AFSIM, and performing testing and verification. Modern Agile software development practices are expected. Radiance is looking for an innovative self-starter who can adapt to a fast-paced, high-profile development effort. Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company. The posting highlights employee ownership, a generous 401(k), health, dental, life, and vision insurance, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, interesting assignments, and a pleasant work environment. Radiance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
At least 1 year of development experience in C++, C#, Python, or Java.
At least 1 year of software development experience.
Experience using source control and CI/CD tools such as Git, Bitbucket, GitLab, Jenkins, or GitLab runners.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Experience developing software for Linux platforms.
Experience following Agile development processes.
Experience working with modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM, NGTS, and ITASE.
Experience with virtual machine and container management platforms such as WSL2 and Docker.
Experience applying object-oriented design patterns within software applications.
Experience with integrated development environments such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and PyCharm.
Familiarity with DoD security practices.

Responsibilities

Evolve the existing AFSIM Modeling and Simulation framework and codebase based on customer needs.
Incorporate scenarios and models into AFSIM.
Perform testing and verification.
Work with software engineers and analysts on projects supporting AFRL, NASIC, and other Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers.
Use modern Agile software development practices.