Modeling and Simulation Developer

MANTECH is hiring a Software Developer (Modeling and Simulation) in Quantico, VA (onsite) to help the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab transition to digital wargaming.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain simulation models and environments using a range of programming languages, tools, and data sources
• Integrate models and simulations into broader system architectures
• Support MCWL Wargaming Division efforts for interoperability testing and model orchestration
• Work with engineers, analysts, and operational subject matter experts to improve model fidelity and simulation accuracy
• Implement new capabilities, run model testing and validation, and troubleshoot issues across evolving simulation platforms
• Plan and coordinate simulation project work, including data collection, stakeholder alignment, and capability tracking
• Contribute to simulation project documentation activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or a related technical field
• Minimum 7 years of software development experience focused on simulation or game-based environments
• Alternative experience qualifications: 9 years with an associate’s degree, or 10 years without a degree
• Proficiency in programming languages including C++, C#, Python, or Java
• Experience with simulation platforms or engines such as AFSIM, NGTS, OneSAF, Unity, Unreal Engine, Simio, or Arena
• Familiarity with version control and collaborative software development workflows
• Must hold a current/active TS/SCI security clearance

Technologies

• Languages: C++, C#, Python, Java
• Simulation/engines: AFSIM, NGTS, OneSAF, Unity, Unreal Engine, Simio, Arena
• Practices/tools: version control systems
• Methods: Agile, Scrum
• Data: SQL

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of modeling and simulation principles in military or operational contexts
• Familiarity with mission engineering, wargaming, campaign analysis, or Naval Capabilities Integration Process (NCIP), and related military systems/processes
• Knowledge of 3D graphics, physics engines, and database management systems (including SQL)
• Experience applying Agile or Scrum methodologies to simulation projects
• Strong communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability and willingness to perform occasional manual labor and warehouse duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery
• Ability to frequently communicate with coworkers, management, and customers, which may include delivering presentations, and exchange accurate information in those settings