Senior Software Engineer – Modeling and Simulation

Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer role is listed in Dahlgren, VA, while the description identifies the Modeling and Simulation Development team in Columbia, MD. The posting states an annual salary of $150,000–$190,000 and requires a Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one; cleared access requires U.S. citizenship. The role supports SEG, an Astrion company, on simulation software for U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency customers. The engineer contributes across the software development lifecycle for missile trajectory and radio-frequency signature prediction simulations. The role includes C++ development, integration testing, project leadership, mentoring, and participation in Agile development activities, supporting software used for defense analysis and decision-making.

What you'll do

• Assist with design, development, testing, and verification of missile trajectory and RF signature prediction simulations
• develop and maintain C++ software
• perform software integration testing
• lead project teams and assist junior engineers
• participate in Agile ceremonies
• contribute to documentation and delivery
• adapt to new technologies as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software engineer

modeling and simulation

c++

missile simulation

rf signature prediction

software integration testing

agile

dahlgren va listing

columbia md team

astrion

secret clearance

$150k–$190k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires 10 or more years of experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. It lists experience with C++11, software QA, object-oriented design, and modeling and simulation development.

About the employer

Astrion is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.