65 software simulation engineer jobs at 33 companies in Takoma Park, MD
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Senior Software Simulation Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$90k-$150k/yrOnsiteFull Time
By Light: Provides IT and technology services to federal government agencies.
5+ YOEBS in Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years software engineering experience; proficiency in C/C++, FORTRAN, Ada, Windows/Linux, Visual Studio, GCC/Makefiles; ability to obtain Secret DoD clearance.
ManTech: Provides technology solutions for defense and intelligence agencies.
7+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related (or 10 years experience), 7+ years simulation/game-focused software development, proficiency in C++, C#, Python or Java, experience with simulation engines (AFSIM, OneSAF, Unity, Unreal Engine, etc.), and active TS/SCI clearance.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
5+ YOERequires Top Secret clearance, C/C++ and Python experience, 3D graphics development (OpenSceneGraph/OpenGL/Vulkan), experience building models and simulations, and ability to develop on Windows and Linux.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEActive U.S. Top-Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required; expertise in 3D graphics (OpenSceneGraph/OpenGL/Vulkan), C/C++ and Python; experience building models and simulations; ability to develop on Windows and Linux.
FTS International: Providing engineering and mission support to the US Intelligence Community.
1+ YOEUS citizen able to obtain TS/SCI with polygraph; BS in STEM (engineering discipline); 1+ years relevant experience; basic JavaScript and frontend, familiarity with Python, 3D math, and client-server exposure.
Fort Walton Beach or Sunnyvale or Washington or San Diego or Ann Arbor or London or Stuttgart or Munich or Stockholm or Bengaluru or Seoul or Tokyo
$140k-$180k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Applied Intuition: Developing software and simulation infrastructure for autonomous vehicles.
3+ YOEMaster’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years modern C++ development, simulation interoperability and communication protocols, Linux, Docker, Git, and eligibility for a U.S. Secret clearance.
General Dynamics Mission SystemsNYSE: GD: Engineers secure communication and mission-critical defense technology systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related STEM plus 2 years experience (or Master's plus 6 months). U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance required.
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
Production backend engineering experience, AI/ML and LLM-powered software knowledge, proficiency in Python or Go, technical degree, ability to work with operators and obtain Top Secret clearance.
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
10+ YOEBachelor's in STEM, 10+ years engineering/scientific experience, track record of technical achievement, experience with C++ or Python, leadership and team-building experience, ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance, occasional domestic travel (<20%).
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
4+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Software/Engineering/Physics; 4+ years in simulations; Java; orbital mechanics knowledge; strong communication; TS/SCI with poly eligibility; citizenship required.
MATLAB, Linux HPC, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
TCOM: Designs and manufactures persistent surveillance aerostat and ISR systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Engineering required; minimum 5 years engineering experience (advanced degree may substitute); experience with simulation tools, modeling, testing, documentation, and design reviews.
TENICA: Provides national security and defense services to government agencies.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required; proficiency in an OOP language (Python, Java, or C++), Git, and databases; full‑stack development and rapid prototyping experience; strong problem‑solving and collaboration skills.
Principal Software Engineer - Advanced Simulation & Training Systems (Onsite)
Sterling, Virginia, United States
$118k-$225k/yrOnsiteFull Time
RTXNYSE: RTX: RTX provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
5+ YOEActive transferable U.S. government security clearance (Secret), U.S. citizenship, STEM degree with 8+ years (or advanced degree with 5+ years), experience with C++, agile development, multi-threaded debugging, and customer travel.
4+ YOEUS citizen with Secret clearance, Bachelor's in CS/CE or related plus 4+ years experience, modeling & simulations experience, C++ development, software engineering and testing experience.
Modern Technology Solutions: A technical services providing advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis for defense customers.
7+ YOEActive Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, Bachelors in CS/Comp Engineering or related, 7+ years developing high-fidelity C++ modeling and simulation for aircraft/missile/sensor systems, EM development practices, Python/MATLAB experience preferred.
Southeastern Computer Consultants: Engineering and training solutions for military weapon systems.
3+ YOEU.S. citizen able to obtain Secret clearance, BS in CS/CE or equivalent, 3+ years C++ (C++11+) development, experience with simulation environments (NGTS/AFSIM/ITASE), Git, CMake, Google Test, and MS Office.
C++, NGTS, AFSIM, Integrated Threat Analysis and Simulation Environment (ITASE), Git, CMake, Google Test, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Linux, Windows
The Nuclear Company: Deploys standardized nuclear reactors for utility-scale energy generation.
8+ YOE8+ years building and shipping production software; strong architecture and design judgment; experience with cloud (AWS) and CI/CD; experience across multiple surfaces; mentoring and cross-team leadership; BS/MS in CS/SE or equivalent.