Software Engineer

Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking a software engineer with critical thinking and effective communication skills to perform software engineering functions for training simulation and analytical simulation projects. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to the development of innovative technologies, doctrine, policies, and prototype projects that will expand the capabilities for the Navy at large.

About the Role

Ranging from retired service members from all branches of the military, to professionals with a wide mix of different commercial and technical backgrounds, Sonalysts has a diverse and capable workforce. From software development, to operations analysis, engineering, wargaming, targeted knowledge elicitation, or large group facilitation - Sonalysts is capable of meeting any challenge.

Responsibilities

• Work on interesting and challenging software projects such as Modeling and simulation of seabed to space capabilities.
• Game-based training systems.
• User interface design & implementation.
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to program in modern programming languages and operating system environments.
• Implement cutting edge technologies such as voice recognition, artificial intelligence, data mining, and the latest techniques in modeling and simulation.
• Participate in all areas of the software development lifecycle from planning through test and sustainment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical degree.
• 5-10 years of recent software application development experience.
• Experience with at least one modern object-oriented programming language (e.g., C#, Java, and/or C++).
• Strongly Desired: Experience with C++, .Net, OpenGL, Lua, Qt, and/or physics modeling.
• Experience in Software Development Lifecycle, Modeling and Simulation, GUI development, Unity, Object Oriented Design and UML Tools, Multiple development languages, Multiple Operating Systems (e.g. Windows, Linux), Architecture definition and/or software integration, Software development involving virtualization technology, Sensor Simulation, LVC Distributed Simulation Networking Protocols (e.g., DIS), Obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance.

Benefits

• Salary ranges between $85,000-$125,000, dependent on experience, qualifications and other relevant business criteria.
• Flexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments, parent-teacher conferences, children’s activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on-time.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Sales Bonus Program.
• Special Performance and Retention Bonus Program.
• Health and Dental Insurance.
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
• Health Care Reimbursement Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Professional Development through Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program and Targeted Skills Program.
• Relocation Assistance to Southeastern Connecticut, to be in the vicinity of our Waterford, CT headquarters.

Southeastern Connecticut offers unlimited waterfront access from restaurants to parks, beaches and downtown areas, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, thrilling nightlife entertainment, fascinating history, and abundance of farms and vineyards with offerings of markets and farm-to-table dinners and is conveniently located at the mid-way point of Boston and New York City and within an hour drive of three major commercial airports. Visit Southeastern Connecticut for the famous lobster rolls, apple cider and steamed cheeseburgers and stay for the highly ranked schools, low crime rates and abundance of attractions.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical degree.
• 5-10 years of recent software application development experience.
• Experience with at least one modern object-oriented programming language (e.g., C#, Java, and/or C++).
• Strongly Desired: Experience with C++, .Net, OpenGL, Lua, Qt, and/or physics modeling.
• Experience in Software Development Lifecycle, Modeling and Simulation, GUI development, Unity, Object Oriented Design and UML Tools, Multiple development languages, Multiple Operating Systems (e.g. Windows, Linux), Architecture definition and/or software integration, Software development involving virtualization technology, Sensor Simulation, LVC Distributed Simulation Networking Protocols (e.g., DIS), Obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance.