Entry Level Fortran Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About Us

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.

Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!

Job Description

Cortina Solutions is seeking an entry-level Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analyst to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). In this role, you will be a key contributor to multi-domain efforts that shape the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to execute with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every problem with a drive to Get Things Done.

The M&S Analyst provides critical simulation execution and Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration support for complex engineering projects. This role bridges the gap between software development and virtual test environments, ensuring our systems are robust, reliable, and ready for deployment. The position utilizes contemporary analytical tools to prepare model inputs/outputs, support data collection, and manage simulation scenario preparation.

At Cortina, we believe in training and developing our workforce, not just providing a job. The selected candidate will be paired with a senior team lead for structured mentoring, hands-on training, and professional development in support of your career and our nation's critical defense workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) integration testing, ensuring seamless communication and functionality between software components and simulated environments.
• Run simulation events and assist with scenario preparation to evaluate system performance and support design validation.
• Conduct data collection and perform analysis of simulation results to improve simulation fidelity, system durability, and safety.
• Assist with day-to-day SWIL lab operations, support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) documentation, and keep simulation environments calibrated and operational.
• Prepare model inputs/outputs and manage simulation interfaces to support dynamic, multi-variable engineering scenarios and real-time data exchange.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, QA, and hardware teams to define integration requirements and resolve technical issues.

Job Requirements

• 0-3 years of relevant civilian or military professional modeling and simulation, data analysis, or technical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical/analytical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with or academic exposure to simulation technologies, specifically SWIL/SIL and HIL test environments.
• Familiarity with programming languages or scripting tools (such as C++, Python, MATLAB, and/or Fortran) used for simulation and modeling.
• Proven ability to perform data extraction, scenario setup, integration testing, and basic data analysis.
• Clearance: Active DOD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience preparing M&S inputs/outputs and data visualization products.
• Familiarity with simulation development using the Unity game engine or virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) applications.
• Experience assisting with the physical setup, maintenance, or operations of a simulation lab.
• Experience working in a DevOps or other Agile software development environment.

Benefits

Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families.

• BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Flexible PTO
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Federal Holidays
• Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donation
• Professional Development

Background Check Requirement

As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Position dependent on contract award.