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Senior Software Developer - Competitive 401(k) programs

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor ✪ 4.6

Location: Dahlgren, Virginia, USA
Telework: None
Clearance: Interim Secret (US Citizenship Required)
Experience: Senior
Number of Openings: 1
Funding Status: Funded
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 (Please see below for more info on salary)

Senior Software Developer

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team! This individual will provide senior software engineering in an Agile development environment as part of a team integrating robotic/cybernetic systems and systems of systems into a virtual simulation environment. Working hand in hand with our customer, you will be integrating various robotic systems into a gaming environment, enhancing the testing and execution of the systems in simulated scenarios.

Responsibilities:
• Gain understanding and knowledge of various robotic/cybernetic systems
• Create, maintain, and update game assets and scripts
• Work with members of the team to assist in the running of virtual, and live, test events
• Integrate a multitude of technologies and systems into the simulation environment
• Actively support all aspects of the system development lifecycle (analysis, requirements definition, design, coding, development and unit testing, maintenance and preparing associated documentation) with an emphasis on software coding

Requirements:
• United States Citizenship
• At least eight (8) years of software development experience
• At least five (5) years of experience using Python
• Ability to clearly and accurately document software source code, specifications, and manuals
• Experience working in a Modeling and/or Simulation environment incorporating various technologies
• Ability to decipher/reverse engineer various interfaces and functionality from other entities
• Strong understanding of network protocols and interfaces to include but not limited to TCP/IP, UDP, and serial communications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate constructively and present overall results with other government and contractor personnel
• Ability to thrive in a flexible and dynamic work environment

Preferred Skills & Experience:  
• Experience with simulation/game development
• Experience with Arma 3 and/or VBS 3 or 4
• Experience with creating/maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Willingness to travel to support test events in the field
• Comfortable working on a team and interfacing with outside entities
• Willingness to adapt quickly to new requirements
• Agile/SCRUM experience
• Knowledge of GIT and Jira/Bitbucket
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and/or Software-in-the-loop (SWIL) testing

Education:  A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is required

Clearance: A Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Travel: 10% - Supporting testing exercises

Benefits & Compensation: At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Why Work for SimVentions?

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

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Posted: Aug. 22, 2024, 12:03 p.m.

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