M&S Software Engineer

Overview

The DCS Air & Space Technology (AST) Sector is seeking a (Remote) Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer to support extensive high visibility Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) efforts. DCS is an employee-owned organization known for creating agile technology solutions across the U.S. Defense, Aerospace, Human Factors, and Security markets. This role involves defense technologies and research and development with opportunities to work in a dynamic environment, using state-of-the-art simulation technologies, simulation integration experts, and experienced military Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

Our work focuses on conducting capability assessments for emerging military technologies and ensuring related tools and methodologies are suitable to inform Department of Defense (DoD) decision makers.

Location:

Dayton, OH. This is a remote-friendly position with on-site collaboration as needed.

• Collaborate with agile software development teams to design, develop, test, and deploy MS&A solutions.
• Collaborate with SMEs, such as modelers, analysts, and technologists, to identify requirements for system implementation in the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) and other MSA tools.
• Conduct software component and system integration testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Apply software best practices (version control, documentation, etc.) for all developed and modified software.
• Construct military behavior models and entities of varying complexity in AFSIM.

• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, and 5 years of related experience.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level U.S. DoD security clearance.
• Experience developing object-oriented software in C/C++ with Visual Studio IDE.
• Experience creating AFSIM software and tools, including source code and plugin development.
• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
• Ability to work well in team environments.
• Ability to travel, as required.

• Active U.S. DoD security clearance.
• Familiarity with modern military systems, both foreign and domestic.
• Familiarity with other modeling, simulation, and/or analytical tools.
• MS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with Linux, CMake, Python, or Git.
• Familiarity with C#.