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Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is "excellence," with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).

SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award.

Job Description:
The ideal candidate will support U.S. military Modeling & Simulation (M&S) efforts under the guidance of senior developers at our Suffolk, Virginia headquarters. This entry-level role involves assisting in the design, development, integration, and maintenance of simulation systems used for training, analysis, and decision support in defense environments. The candidate will work closely with experienced team members to develop foundational skills in software engineering while gaining exposure to military systems, simulation standards, and real-time/constructive simulations.

The candidate performs the following specific assignments:Assists in developing simulation software for military training and analysis under senior supervisionSupports software development efforts using established coding standards and best practicesLearns and applies simulation frameworks such as HLA (High-Level Architecture) and DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation)Contributes to the development of simulation scenarios, models, and system behaviorsParticipates in software testing and quality assurance activitiesAssists with integrating models and simulations with C4ISR systems and external interfacesSupports technical documentation efforts including design specifications and test plansCollaborates with team members to translate basic military requirements into software componentsParticipates in code reviews and learns from senior developersMaintains version control practices and follows configuration management proceduresAssists with compliance to software development standards and security guidelinesExperience Required:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field1-3 years of software development experience (internships and academic projects count)Basic proficiency in one or more programming languages: C++, C#, Java, or PythonUnderstanding of fundamental software engineering principlesExperience Desired:Academic coursework or projects related to modeling and simulationUnderstanding of software engineering best practices including Agile/Scrum methodologiesExposure to simulation frameworks such as HLA, DIS or similar M&S toolsBasic understanding of version control systems (Git)Interest in military systems and defense applicationsAcademic experience with databases and data structuresFamiliarity with software testing principlesSpecial Skills/Knowledge/Training Required/Desired:Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesEagerness to learn and adapt to new technologiesDetail-oriented with strong debugging skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentBenefits:Medical, Dental, and VisionShort-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term DisabilityLife Insurance401(k) Savings PlanFlex Spending AccountsTuition Assistance ProgramProfessional DevelopmentPaid Time Off (PTO)11 Federal Holidays each yearSimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer