About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT (Modeling & Simulation — Defense).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is a 100% onsite, entry-level software engineering role based in Suffolk, VA. You will join a team supporting modeling & simulation (M&S) for defense customers. Under senior developer guidance you will assist with the design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance of simulation software used for training, analysis, and decision support.

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Responsibilities

• Assist in developing simulation software for military training and analysis under senior supervision
• Support software development using established coding standards and best practices
• Learn and apply M&S frameworks such as HLA (High-Level Architecture) and DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation)
• Contribute to scenario, model, and system-behavior development
• Participate in software testing, QA, and verification activities
• Help integrate models and simulations with C4ISR systems and external interfaces
• Support creation and maintenance of technical documentation (design specs, test plans)
• Participate in code reviews and follow version control and configuration management practices
• Follow applicable security guidelines and software development standards

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 1–3 years of software development experience (internships and relevant academic projects count)
• Basic proficiency in one or more languages: C++, C#, Java, or Python
• Understanding of core software engineering principles and version control (Git)
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities; eagerness to learn

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Academic coursework or projects in modeling & simulation
• Exposure to HLA, DIS, or similar M&S tools and real-time/constructive simulation concepts
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and software testing fundamentals
• Experience or interest in defense systems and C4ISR integration
• Knowledge of databases and data structures

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Working Conditions & Location

• 100% onsite at the Suffolk, VA location (Confidential Client office / facility)
• This role may involve working with controlled environments and following facility-specific security procedures

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 federal holidays per year

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About the Employer

Confidential Client is hiring for this role to support Modeling & Simulation efforts for defense customers. This position is a great fit for early-career engineers seeking hands-on M&S experience, mentorship from senior developers, and exposure to defense-relevant systems and standards.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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