About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level, onsite software engineering role supporting military Modeling & Simulation (M&S) efforts. You will work under senior developer guidance to design, build, integrate, test, and maintain simulation software used for training, analysis, and decision support.

• Assist in developing simulation software for military training and analysis under senior supervision
• Follow coding standards, maintain version control (Git), and participate in code reviews
• Learn and apply simulation frameworks (HLA, DIS) and real-time/constructive simulation concepts
• Contribute to building simulation scenarios, models, and system behaviors
• Support integration of models with C4ISR systems and other external interfaces
• Write and maintain technical documentation (design specs, test plans)
• Participate in software testing and quality assurance activities
• Follow configuration management and software security guidelines
• Collaborate with teammates to translate basic military requirements into software components

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What We’re Looking For (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 1–3 years of software development experience (internships and academic projects qualify)
• Basic proficiency in one or more languages: C++, C#, Java, or Python
• Understanding of core software engineering principles and debugging techniques
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and collaborative communication

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Academic coursework or projects in modeling & simulation
• Exposure to HLA, DIS, or similar M&S frameworks
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices
• Basic experience with databases and data structures
• Experience with version control (Git) and software testing principles
• Interest in defense and military systems

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Location & Employment Type

• Onsite — Suffolk, VA (headquarters)
• Employment type: Full-time
• This position requires the ability to work onsite at the Suffolk location and comply with any applicable security or site access requirements.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base: $102,040 per year (estimated)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program & Professional Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 federal holidays

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Recruiter notes (Careertakes best-practices)

• This listing is written to attract junior software engineers with M&S interest — highlight projects (coursework, internships, capstones) when applying.
• Emphasize practical programming examples and any exposure to HLA/DIS, real-time systems, or defense-related projects on your resume.
• Applicants will be evaluated on technical fundamentals, teamwork, and potential to learn under senior engineers.

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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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