Junior Software Developer (Modelling & Simulation)

ADGA Group Consultants Inc•Ottawa, ON

29d•CA$63,900 - CA$70,000

About The Position

ADGA Group is seeking a Junior Modelling & Simulation Software Developer to join their team, supporting the Canadian Armed Forces in delivering advanced simulation and training capabilities. This role involves contributing to the client’s Persistent Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) Range project and supporting various simulation-based training initiatives within a defence environment.

Requirements

Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics or a College Technical Diploma related to Information Technology, Software Development, or Computer Science
Minimum 1 year experience as a Software Developer performing the following tasks:
Deriving functional requirements in a modelling and simulation environment
Designing simulation software in a modelling and simulation environment
Programming graphics using OpenGL, QT or equivalent product
Developing add-ons, extensions, or plug-ins
Designing, coding and testing using C++, C, or C# programming languages
Integrating and testing software
Investigating software products for use and integration into M&S applications
Generated test plans and procedures as well as written test reports in a “modelling and simulation environment
Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.

Responsibilities

Supporting activities related to the client’s Persistent DST Range project
Maintaining and updating DST Range activities within the client dashboard environment, including Microsoft SQL Server databases and custom web interfaces integrated with Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint on the Defence Wide Area Network (DWAN)
Coordinating with technical teams, including the Core Services Section, to support technical requirements and scheduling for Requests for Synthetic Effects (RFSEs), Persistent DST Range activities, and related initiatives
Communicating with client participants and external stakeholders to support activity planning and execution
Assisting in the coordination of Persistent DST Range activities as part of Force Development to Force Generation training pathways
Supporting Exercise Directors and Lead Planners, particularly for Canadian-hosted DST exercises and training events
Developing proficiency with software and tools used for scenario development, exercise support, hosting, and refinement of the client’s Persistent DST Range capability