Junior Software Developer

What we offer

This onsite role in Dayton, Ohio provides a collaborative, employee owned environment focused on meaningful, mission driven work. You will join a team that values upfront support for teammates, growth opportunities, and transparent communications through regular town hall meetings. Our culture emphasizes putting people first and delivering robust software for modeling and simulation applications in partnership with engineers and scientists.

• Vacation and holidays: starting PTO accrual of 20 days per year plus 10 holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Health coverage with an optional zero deductible Blue Cross Blue Shield plan
• Professional development with annual educational reimbursement up to $10,000
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting up to $9,000 annually
• Semi annual bonus eligibility in July and December
• Life and disability insurance and other company funded benefits

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and debug software applications primarily in C++
• Develop and maintain modeling and simulation software using industry best practices
• Contribute to the architecture and design of new software features
• Deliver clear, concise, and well documented code
• Collaborate effectively with teammates in a fast paced, agile environment
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects
• Deploy and maintain applications on Windows and Linux platforms
• Contribute to test plan development and execute testing procedures
• Stay current with evolving technologies and trends in software development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in software development using C++
• Strong experience with modeling and simulation principles and techniques
• Proficiency in building applications for both Windows and Linux
• Solid understanding of object oriented programming and design patterns
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility

Technologies

• C++
• Windows
• Linux
• Google Test
• Catch2
• Python
• Lua
• Jira
• Confluence
• EAAGLES framework

Bonus Points (Preferred)

• Experience with the EAAGLES framework
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Google Test or Catch2
• Experience with Python or Lua scripting
• Experience using Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation

Why this is a great place to work

• Interesting work on programs that support national defense and security
• Values that prioritize employees and reward high levels of support and service
• 100 percent employee ownership, fostering a shared commitment to success and quarterly town hall meetings
• Competitive benefits and a culture that recognizes career development and stability

Our team has grown consistently since 1993, reflecting a track record of success and a stable, mission oriented environment.

Equal Opportunity and accommodations

MTSI embraces nine core values with a focus on employees first. We are committed to Equal Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.