Software Developer (WSCE)-Journeyman

Amewas•Patuxent River, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AMEWAS is seeking a Software Developer (WSCE)-Journeyman to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation in Patuxent River, Maryland. This onsite role supports the Simulation Applications and Architecture Branch, which develops, documents, and deploys modeling and simulation tools for warfighter training, test and evaluation, data analysis, live, virtual, and constructive activities, and research and development. The products include GRID, WSCE, SCE, and AMIE, delivered as part of the Joint Simulation Environment Technical Baseline. The developer creates software for an advanced synthetic training environment and integrates it into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats. The work includes software development and integration, customer training and demonstrations, code evaluation, and collaboration on future enhancements. The position works in an existing DevOps environment and develops real-time simulation software, including software involving parallel processing, threading, and inter-process communication. The position requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, including software development with C/C++, CMake and/or scripting languages, plus scripting and database experience. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and any other access authorizations required by the contract. U.S. citizenship is required for clearances. The stated salary range is $109,650–$161,250, commensurate with experience. The work is performed onsite; remote work is not available for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; degrees in Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Software Systems, Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering may qualify.
Degree must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Three years of relevant work experience.
Three years of experience in software development using C/C++, CMake and/or scripting languages such as Bash or Python 3, or similar platforms.
Three years of experience with scripting and databases.
Familiarity with scaled agile software development tools and environments such as Git and Jira, or similar platforms.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and any additional security access requirements necessary for the position.
U.S. citizenship is required for security clearances.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
Demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, discretion, collaboration, attention to detail, and a team-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cross-platform development environment, such as Windows and Linux.
Experience with modeling and simulation.
Experience with military weapons systems or military air platforms.
Experience in military test or training.

Responsibilities

Develop software for an advanced synthetic training environment.
Integrate software into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats.
Support software development, software integration, customer training, and demonstrations.
Apply standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design.
Work within an existing DevOps environment, including automated builds, testing, and software deployment across multiple operating-system platforms.
Evaluate and review C and C++ code; program using C and C++.
Develop software involving parallel processing, threading, and inter-process communication.
Develop software to simulate complex environments or platforms in real time.
Collaborate with team members to design future enhancements.