At AMEWAS, we don't just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we've been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.
Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation's Warfighters.
If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger...this is where you belong.
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The Position:AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Developer (WSCE-JSE)-Senior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $169,600.00 - $198,600.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.
About the location: Patuxent River, MD, located in the California-Lexington Park area, is Maryland's #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area, please visit:
Position Background:The Simulation Applications and Architecture (SAA) Branch develops multiple modeling and simulation (M&S) tools in support of warfighter training; test and evaluation (T&E); data analysis; live, virtual, and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. The tools include the Global Reusable Interface Domain (GRID), the Weapons Server Common Environment (WSCE), the Simulation Control Executive (SCE), and the Architecture Management Integration Environment (AMIE). The SAA Branch designs, develops, documents, and deploys these products and tools. The Battlespace Division delivers these products as part of an integrated suite of tools called the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Technical Baseline (JTB); the battlespace for JSE.
A typical day as a Software Developer (WSCE-JSE)-Senior may include:- Develops software for an advanced synthetic training environment
- Integrates software into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats
- Supports software development, software integration, customer training and demonstrations
- Demonstrates a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns and object-oriented software design
- Works within existing DevOps environment (automated builds, testing, deployment of software on multiple OS platforms, etc.)
- Evaluates and reviews C and C++ language code
- Programs using C, C++ and Python 3
- Develops software requiring parallel processing, threading and inter-process communication
- Develops software to simulate complex environments or platforms in real-time
- Develops software using network protocols for communication over standardized interfaces
- Collaborates with team members to design future enhancements
Must-haves:- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering: Degrees in Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Software Systems, Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering may qualify with at least 10 years of C++ experience
- Degree obtained from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
- 10 years of relevant work experience
- Experience conducting C/C++ development for real-time event reconstruction and simulation of complex systems
- Experience conducting multi-threaded parallel processing, threading and inter-process communication for large streaming datasets
- Experience building distributed software architectures using service-oriented design and message-driven frameworks
- Experience with CMake, Git, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows on Linux clusters with automated builds/testing/deployment
- Experience working modeling and simulation, Monte Carlo methods, numerical algorithms and signal processing for detector/system environments
- Experience conducting cross-language integration (C++, Python, Java) and network protocols for real-time communication interfaces
- Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): N/A
- Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract
Desired Skills: - Experience with development of distributed software architectures (networking)
- Familiarity with scaled agile software development tools and environments (Git and Jira)
- Experience working in a DevOps-enabled environment using CI/CD
- Experience working in a cross-platform development environment to include Windows and Linux
- Experience with military weapons systems or military air platforms
- Experience in the military test or training communities
Security Clearance Requirement Disclaimer: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances, interim security determinations, and/or other access authorizations required by the applicable contract(s). Candidates who are unable to obtain the required interim clearance or access authorization within the timeframe necessary to meet business and contract requirements may no longer be considered for employment.
Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.
Physical Environment and Working Conditions:The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.
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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
- Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
- Generous tuition and training assistance program
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on bonuses
- Employee longevity recognition
- Community involvement and outreach
- Team building events
- Recognition program
- Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mobile service discount
- Fitness reimbursement program
AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.
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