Junior Software Developer - Modeling & Simulation
SimIS, Inc.1 day ago
Suffolk, VA, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$60k - $80k/yr
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing simulation software for military training and analysis under senior supervision.
- Support software development using established coding standards and best practices.
- Contribute to simulation scenarios, models, system behaviors, and integrations with C4ISR systems and external interfaces.
- Participate in software testing, quality assurance, code reviews, and debugging.
- Support technical documentation, including design specifications and test plans.
- Maintain version control and configuration management practices.
- Collaborate with team members to translate military requirements into software components.
- Follow software development standards and security guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of software development experience; internships and academic projects count.
- Basic proficiency in one or more of C++, C#, Java, or Python.
- Understanding of fundamental software engineering principles.
- Academic coursework or projects related to modeling and simulation is desired.
- Exposure to HLA, DIS, or similar modeling and simulation tools is desired.
- Basic understanding of Git and software testing principles is desired.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, debugging, and adaptability skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short-term disability at no cost and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Tuition assistance and professional development.
- Paid time off and 11 federal holidays each year.
- 100% onsite work at the Suffolk, Virginia headquarters.
- Position is contingent upon contract award.
About SimIS, Inc.
SimIS, Inc. is a privately held, Veteran Owned Small Business that provides modeling and simulation, systems engineering, and cybersecurity services to U.S. government and defense customers. The company builds and supports complex training and enterprise IT systems—such as U.S. Navy shore-based simulation and training environments—along with software, network security, and autonomous systems work. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia, it operates as a services contractor across federal and state markets.