Computer Engineer - Software Development

Salary: $95,000 - 135,000 per year Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is mandatory due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements. Bachelors degree or higher in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline. Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance. 2-10 years of professional software development experience (Journeyman level) or 10+ years (Senior level). Proficient in utilizing and developing within the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). Practical experience with DevSecOps methodologies and toolsets (CI/CD, automated testing, git, Visual Studio, container tooling). Experience with containers and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Podman, Helm charts, and Kubernetes/OpenShift. Knowledge of Windows and Red Hat Linux environments and VMware administration. Background in integrating modeling and simulation software into larger systems is advantageous. Strong skills in test planning, verification and validation (V&V), and technical documentation. Demonstrated advanced expertise in C++ and object-oriented analysis and design. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Responsibilities: Design, develop, maintain, and integrate software in a government DevSecOps framework for modeling and simulation and operational/experimental systems. Engage in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and triage, while assisting government teams in prioritizing their workloads. Conduct software integration and system installations at government facilities, which may necessitate travel. Create software testing plans, perform verification and validation (V&V) and lifecycle testing, and produce reports on the developed applications. Aid research and development efforts to incorporate advanced models, simulations, and hardware into both legacy and modern platforms (such as JSE, VATS, and F-16). Technologies: CI/CD DevSecOps Docker Git Hardware Helm Kubernetes Linux OpenShift Podman Security VMware Visual Studio Windows Support OpenGL More: We are the DCS Air & Space Technology (AST) Sector, seeking a Modeling and Simulation Software Engineer to join our dedicated team in Dayton, Ohio. We take pride in being an employee-owned company that specializes in agile technology solutions across the Defense, Aerospace, Human Factors, and Security sectors. In this role, you will have the chance to work in a stimulating environment, collaborating with simulation integration experts and experienced military Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). If you are eager to tackle challenging projects and contribute to impactful research and development, we invite you to apply. last updated 42 week of 2026