Software Engineer - Naval Simulation

Location: US, 32826 Cambridge, MA, US, 02138

Company: STENA

Are you a Software Engineer with prior military experience? Are you passionate about software engineering in the naval simulation industry? Do you have strong relationships with military communities that will quickly allow you to build relationships with our customer/client? We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer with experience in naval simulation to join our engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the development, integration, and testing of software systems that support naval warfare modeling, training, and operational analysis.

On-site work is mandatory; candidates in Orlando, FL and Cambridge, MA will be considered.

You will work closely with subject matter experts, military stakeholders, and fellow engineers to deliver high‑fidelity simulation environments that model surface, subsurface, and air maritime operations.

• Design, develop, and maintain software components for naval simulation systems.
• Implement models for naval vessels, sensors, weapons, and maritime environments.
• Integrate simulation software with real‑time systems and/or synthetic environments.
• Work with simulation frameworks such as HLA (High‑Level Architecture) or DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation).
• Perform software testing, debugging, and validation in both standalone and integrated environments.
• Participate in system design reviews and support documentation efforts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including systems engineers, analysts, and program managers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with naval or maritime simulation systems (e.g., tactical trainers, wargaming, operational models).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, or Java.
• Familiarity with simulation standards (HLA, DIS, SISO).
• Understanding of naval operations, platforms, or warfare tactics.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with physics‑based modeling or environmental effects (e.g., sonar propagation, hydrodynamics).
• Prior work with DoD simulation tools (e.g., JSAF, Aegis Combat System simulators, GCCS‑M).
• Knowledge of Agile development practices and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

MAK Technologies, Inc. considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

• Annual bonus incentive
• 401K with company match
• Disability coverage
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities

It takes diverse talent to solve real‑world problems. MAK Technologies, Inc. is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds.

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