Job: Senior Software Engineer | The Synthesizer
Location: Dayton, OH

What You'll Do:

As part of our Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) Team, you will create custom applications and plugins that enable advanced MS&A analysis for our customers, including verification and validation support, visualization, data storage and manipulation, and more. For you to be successful you will need to understand our customers' missions and their capabilities. Many of our engineers share these qualities:

• Proactive - they see a problem and jump in to solve it
• Excel as a member in a fast-paced team focused environment
• Better than average programming skills
• Ability to interact with customers and respond to agile requirements
• At least a layman's understanding of how the different levels of the M&S Pyramid are connected
• The ability to tackle hard problems through the understanding and mastery of systems and systems-of-systems
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing software architectures
• Understanding of the integration and interactions between databases and software applications

Qualifications/What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of intermediate experience in Software Engineering
• Python and C++ programming skills
• Ability to independently develop creative solutions to complex software engineering problems

Nice to Haves:

• Database experience (Postgres)
• Experience with government messaging protocols such as OMS
• Agile and CI/CD
• Full-Stack Development
• Exposure to AFSIM
• Advanced degree in a STEM field

Education/Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in a math, physics, engineering, or related STEM discipline
• US Citizenship is required for consideration, as this job requires a US government security clearance.
  • Nice to have - Top Secret with current SCI access
  • Acceptable - Secret security clearance

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and work on a computer for prolonged periods.

This job description provides a high-level review of the responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills that may be required for the job. The job description is subject to review and change at any time and other job-related duties or requirements may be assigned as necessary.

What We offer:

As a nationally recognized Great Place to Work® and Military Times® Best for Vets: 2025 Employer, we prioritize employee well-being and experience, fostering a culture that values dedicated teams and committed individuals. Our premier total compensation package for eligible employees includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits encompassing medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous 401(k) plan with guaranteed company contribution.
• Paid time-off options including floating holidays, personal time, parental leave, and community service opportunities.
• Investment in employee growth and development through tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition programs with select colleges.
• In-office perks including free parking, complimentary snacks and beverages, and a newly renovated central office location in Downtown Dayton.