Software Developer (WSCE) Junior

At AMEWAS we dont just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years weve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering testing and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California Maryland and offices in Orlando FL and San Diego CA youll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nations Warfighters.

If youre ready to grow your skills be challenged by meaningful work and contribute to something biggerthis is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Developer (WSCE)-Junior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $87100.00 - $115800.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

California Maryland and Patuxent River Maryland. To learn more about these areas please visit: and Background:

The Simulation Applications and Architecture (SAA) Branch develops multiple modeling and simulation (M&S) tools in support of warfighter training; test and evaluation (T&E); data analysis; live virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. The tools include the Global Reusable Interface Domain (GRID) the Weapons Server Common Environment (WSCE) the Simulation Control Executive (SCE) and the Architecture Management Integration Environment (AMIE). The SAA Branch designs develops documents and deploys these products and tools. The Battlespace Division delivers these products as part of an integrated suite of tools called the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Technical Baseline (JTB); the battlespace for JSE.

A typical day as a Software Developer (WSCE)-Junior may include:

• Develops software for an advanced synthetic training environment
• Integrates software into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats
• Supports software development software integration customer training and demonstrations
• Demonstrates a knowledge of standard programming algorithms design patterns and object-oriented software design
• Works within existing DevOps environment (automated builds testing deployment of software on multiple OS platforms etc.)
• Evaluates and reviews C and C language code
• Programs using C and C language code
• Develops software requiring parallel processing threading and inter-process communication
• Develops software to simulate complex environments or platforms in real-time
• Collaborates with team members to design future enhancements
• Integrates complex third-party software models of weapons into a common product used for fleet training and test

Must-haves:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering: Degrees in Information Technology Mathematics Physics Aerospace Software Systems Electrical Electronic or Mechanical Engineering may qualify
• Degree obtained from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Experience with software development using C/C CMake and/or scripting languages (Bash Python 3 or similar platforms)
• Familiarity with scaled agile software development tools and environments (Git Jira or similar platforms)
• Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): N/A
• Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position as required by the contract

Desired Skills:

• Experience working in a cross-platform development environment (Windows Linux or similar platforms)
• Experience with modeling and simulation
• Experience with military weapons systems or military air platforms
• Experience in the military test or training
• Experience with networking in C

Security Clearance Requirement Disclaimer: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances interim security determinations and/or other access authorizations required by the applicable contract(s). Candidates who are unable to obtain the required interim clearance or access authorization within the timeframe necessary to meet business and contract requirements may no longer be considered for employment.

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset professionalism and discretion while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office sitting in a cubicle or at a desk looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting walking standing etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions overnight travel may be required.

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance dedication and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation creative work teams and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package including:

• Medical dental vision 401(k) Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion color national origin age sex disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Recruiting department via phone at or email at .

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies recruiters or headhunters.

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