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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Booz Allen Hamilton

Full Stack Software Developer

Hampton, VA · On-site

$69K - $158K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're looking for an experience d developer like you with the skills needed to develop sof tware ... As a senior full stack developer at Booz Allen, you'll use your passion to master new tools and ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Full Stack Software Developer

Hampton, VA · On-site

$55K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're looking for an experience d developer like you with the skills needed to develop sof tware ... As a senior full stack developer at Booz Allen, you'll use your passion to master new tools and ...

SAIC

Senior Software Engineer

Hampton, VA · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

SAIC is looking for a Software Developer Configuration Manager/ Full Stack Developer to join their team of the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS) Falconer Program. The role involves ...

SAIC

Senior Software Engineer

Hampton, VA · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is looking for a Software Developer Configuration Manager/ Full Stack Developer to join our team of the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS) Falconer Program.

SAIC

Senior Software Engineer

Hampton, VA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

The developer shall provide a proactive approach to problem-solving as well as a detailed understanding of software dev configuration management. Responsibilities Include: * Work alongside a team of ...

SAIC

Senior Software Engineer

Hampton, VA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Description SAIC is looking for a Software Developer Configuration Manager/ Full Stack Developer to join our team of the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS) Falconer Program. The ideal ...

Zel Technologies

Sr. Systems Engineer-MBSE

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Previous experience with Government R&D. * Engineering background supporting unmanned systems ... Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical ...

Frontier Technology Inc

Data/Software Engineer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$110K - $133K/yr

... developer in support of the Naval Safety Command. The primary work location is at Naval Safety ... languages such as Python, R, C#, or Angular. * Familiar with utilizing PySpark for data ...

Frontier Technology Inc.

Data/Software Engineer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$110K - $133K/yr

... developer in support of the Naval Safety Command. The primary work location is at Naval Safety ... languages such as Python, R, C#, or Angular. * Familiar with utilizing PySpark for data ...

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How much do senior r&d software developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Virginia Beach, VA is $58.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.71 and $65.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior R&D Software Developer vs Software Engineer?

AspectSenior R&D Software DeveloperSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field; experience in R&DBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch and development labs, innovation teamsDevelopment teams, product-focused environments
Industry UsageTech, manufacturing, research institutionsTech companies, startups, software firms
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for R&D roles and advanced developmentMore general software development roles

The main difference is that a Senior R&D Software Developer focuses on innovative research, prototyping, and developing new technologies within R&D environments, often requiring specialized knowledge and experience. In contrast, a Software Engineer typically works on building, testing, and maintaining software products in production environments. Both roles require strong programming skills, but the Senior R&D role emphasizes research and experimentation.

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Software Developer II - Modeling & Simulation

SimIS Inc.

Suffolk, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

ONSITE
Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is "excellence," with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).
SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award.
Job Description:
The ideal candidate will support U.S. military Modeling & Simulation (M&S) efforts with intermediate-level responsibilities in the design, development, integration, and maintenance of simulation systems used for training, analysis, and decision support in defense environments at our Suffolk, Virginia headquarters. The candidate will work with some independence while collaborating with senior developers and contributing to software architecture decisions. This role requires solid experience in software engineering and growing understanding of military systems, simulation standards, and real-time/constructive simulations.
The candidate performs the following specific assignments:
  • Designs, implements, and maintains simulation software for military training and analysis
  • Contributes to software architecture decisions and technical design reviews
  • Integrates models and simulations with C4ISR systems, data sources, and external interfaces using DIS, HLA, and DDS protocols
  • Translates operational military requirements into scalable and reusable software components
  • Develops and tests simulation scenarios, models, and system behaviors to meet fidelity and performance requirements
  • Collaborates with systems engineers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and military users to validate simulation capabilities
  • Ensures compliance with software development standards, security guidelines, and configuration management practices
  • Contributes to technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals
  • Mentors junior developers and participates in code reviews
  • Supports system integration testing and troubleshooting
  • Participates in requirements analysis and system design activities

Experience Required:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • OR Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of relevant software development experience
  • At least 2 years of software development experience, with exposure to M&S domain preferred
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages: C++, C#, Java, or Python
  • Experience with simulation frameworks such as HLA, DIS, or similar M&S tools
  • Understanding of software engineering best practices including Agile/Scrum methodologies

Experience Desired:
  • Experience with DoD M&S standards and tools (STOW, RTI, SISO standards)
  • Knowledge of CI/CD practices and version control systems
  • Understanding of military doctrine, tactics, and operational scenarios
  • Experience with GIS, terrain databases, or synthetic environment generation
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with distributed systems and real-time processing

Special Skills/Knowledge/Training Required/Desired:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with software testing and quality assurance practices

Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Professional Development
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer

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