Naval Software Simulation Developer

Amentum is seeking a Software Simulation Engineer to contribute to modeling and simulation design, advancing military technology and communication methods for Integrated Air and Missile Defense.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware/software integration efforts.
• Conduct independent assessments of software development and related data models.
• Support integration, troubleshooting, and deployment of emulators/simulators.
• Participate in internal/external reviews, technical interchange meetings, working groups, and software life-cycle activities.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership, identify risks, and work proactively.
• Prepare software deliveries, Version Description Documents, and other configuration management-related materials.
• Perform configuration management on UNIX/LINUX-based platforms using UNIX/LINUX tools and utilities.
• Perform system configuration/modification on Windows.
• Perform system compiles, builds, and distribution of software, including developing:
  • Build procedures
  • Quality Assurance check procedures
  • Configuration Item tracking processes
  • Change Request (CR) management processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) disciplines, including:
  • Control of software source code
  • Environments and reproducibility principles
  • Change Control Management
  • Identification Management
  • Release Management
• Experience using MS Office products (Word, Access, Project, and PowerPoint).
• Five (5) years of experience with software integration for large software-embedded systems (e.g., weapon systems or combat systems), including:
  • Software identification, change control, auditing, and status accounting
  • System compile and build
  • Software release management and distribution
• Experience using code management tools for LINUX applications such as Git.
• Active SECRET US Government Clearance (US Citizenship required to obtain clearance).

Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cross-program SIM-to-SIM integration and testing, including HWIL and HLA.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in software end-to-end testing and/or HWIL testing.
• Strong background in simulator/emulator design, development, and use for integration and V&V.
• Knowledge of software architectures, combat or fire control software, requirements development, RF communications, and TCP/IP implementations.
• Experience developing procedures, specifications, and non-conformance documentation.
• Familiarity with C, C++, Java, scripting languages, XML, and object-oriented development.
• Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary technical coordination.

Pay

US: $110,000 to $130,000. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.