Software Design Engineer; AI

Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry.

Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

• As a Software Engineer you will be actively involved with the full software lifecycle, including requirements analysis, examination of trade studies, software component selection, design architecture presentation, implementation of design plan, unit testing, software integration, and functional system testing.
• The software will be created from a list of established requirements and uses established software engineering processes to aid in the selection, development, and evaluation of software systems, subsystems, and future system enhancements.
• Software Engineers must be able to complete detailed design and development work independently for a given individual software component.
• Components must be integrated into the selected products, individually and/or at the subsystem level.
• Follow proper software engineering standards to assist the engineering team in software system or subsystem development and maintain proper documentation throughout development and integration.
• Maintain a clear understanding of project schedule and budget to ensure all assigned tasks adhere to these factors.
• As a senior member of the team, provide technical oversight to the software development team and communicate directly with the customer.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing software modules for integration into large-scale systems and networks.
• Experience with software/hardware analysis and design, performance analysis, configuration and data management, quality assurance, and specification definition.
• Must be able to adhere to robust technical specifications and work both independently and as a member of a software development team.
• Proficiency with AI coding assistants and/or experience developing production-grade AI/ML agents.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance. Security clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.