Senior Simulation Software Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking an innovative Senior Simulation Software Engineer to be part of a larger simulation development team implementing solutions on a large-scale DOD simulation training system. This position will support design solutions and implement those answers in a highly fluid and rapidly developing Agile environment.   This position will be a hands-on engineering position and work will primarily involve software development, integration, issue resolution, latency issues and simulation infrastructure design, development and test in a large complex distributed DOD training system.

A successful candidate will show success in requirements traceability of solutions from design thru test for simulation infrastructure features, entity level models, and unit level models. A candidate may also be tasked with addressing underlying network, data, and visualization issues in concert with other multi-skilled teams.  Collaborative Scum participation is mandatory for success.

A successful candidate will demonstrate success in developing simulation technical solutions at the infrastructure, entity, and unit levels.  It is considered essential that a candidate demonstrate the ability to begin with top level requirements and collaborate to achieve success in defining, designing, implementing, and testing the solution needed.  This is a hands-on development position, and the candidate should expect to be involved with all aspects of simulation development in an Agile environment.   Demonstrated success in simulation theories, implementation and distributed network operation is required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Possess or be able to obtain a DOD Secret clearance
• BS in appropriate technical field
• 6 + years’ experience in Modeling and simulation
• At least 8+ years experience performing in an Agile development environment
• At least 8+ years demonstrating success using and applying standard tools for integrated software development similar to the Atlassian toolset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specific experience with the DOD modeling and simulation environments such as JLCCTC and OneSAF
• Demonstrated experience leading small teams

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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