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EXPANSIA

$120K - $140K/yr

Provide engineering support for software integration testing and model verification within live, virtual, and constructive simulation frameworks. * Conduct mission-level survivability and ...

Astrion

Senior Software Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

SEG is an industry leader in the development and implementation of advanced simulation software ... Software solution design engineering and development The right candidate should be able to quickly ...

Astrion

Senior Software Engineer

Dahlgren, VA

$150K - $190K/yr

SEG is an industry leader in the development and implementation of advanced simulation software ... Software solution design engineering and development The right candidate should be able to quickly ...

Astrion

Software Engineer - Midlevel

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Overview Software Engineer - Midlevel Location: Dahlgren, Virginia Status: Full Time Clearance ... Experience in modeling and simulations architecture and development * Experience with all phases of ...

Astrion

Software Engineer - Midlevel

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Overview Software Engineer - Midlevel Location: Dahlgren, Virginia Status: Full Time Clearance ... Experience in modeling and simulations architecture and development * Experience with all phases of ...

Sedaro

Senior Software Engineer, Systems Programming

Arlington, VA · On-site

$141K - $185K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview Sedaro is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to strengthen the performance and reliability ... Simulator, reporting to the Team Lead * Location: In person in Arlington, VA or Boston, MA * U.S.

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A Simulation Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software that models real-world systems, allowing for testing and analysis without physical prototypes. They work with mathematical models, algorithms, and programming languages to create accurate simulations for industries like aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and finance. Their responsibilities may include optimizing performance, integrating with hardware, and validating results to ensure accuracy.

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Infographic showing various Simulation Software Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $136,664 per year, or $65.7 per hour.

Software Developer II - Modeling & Simulation

SimIS Inc.

Suffolk, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 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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