SAIC is seeking a C++ Software Engineer in Arlington, VA. This role focuses on developing C++‑based extensions, plugins, and custom capabilities for AFSIM. The engineer will implement new simulation behaviors, integrate external models, and enhance analytical toolchains that support mission‑level analysis and system‑of‑systems assessments. This position partners closely with analysts to convert modeling requirements into robust, maintainable software features.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain C++ extensions, plugins, and modules for AFSIM.
• Implement new simulation capabilities, physics based modeling, sensor/weapon logic, and custom interfaces.
• Integrate external libraries, data sources, or physics‑based models into the AFSIM runtime environment.
• Translate analyst requirements into software features, ensuring correctness, performance, and maintainability.
• Debug, optimize, and validate plugin behavior within complex simulation environments.
• Maintain software documentation, API references, and integration guides.
• Support build system configuration, version control workflows, and continuous integration pipelines.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, peer reviews, and adherence to coding standards.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field and 9 years of related experience
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or later).
• Experience with object‑oriented design, data structures, and software architecture fundamentals.
• Familiarity with AFSIM, simulation frameworks, or plugin‑based architectures.
• Ability to work with Git and collaborative development workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience developing simulation models, real‑time or constructive simulation software, or game‑engine‑style behavior systems.
• Familiarity with Boost, CMake, or cross‑platform build systems.
• Exposure to Lua/Python for integration or scripting.
• Understanding of sensor physics, kinematics, or engagement modeling (helpful but not required).
Company
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
