Davidson is seeking a
Software Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO.
Job Responsibilities:- Design, develop, integrate, test, debug, and maintain software supporting modeling and simulation applications.
- Develop high-quality software using C++, Python, Java, C#, or other appropriate programming languages.
- Analyze technical requirements and translate them into maintainable software designs and implementation plans.
- Support the development and integration of high-fidelity modeling and simulation capabilities.
- Develop software components used to model threat systems, missile trajectories, sensors, engagements, and related mission scenarios.
- Perform software verification and validation activities, including unit, integration, regression, and system-level testing.
- Develop automated test scripts and tools to improve software quality and development efficiency.
- Troubleshoot complex software issues and perform root-cause analysis.
- Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to software development standards and best practices.
- Work with Linux-based development environments and modern software development toolchains.
- Utilize Git-based version control and contribute to automated build, test, and deployment processes.
- Support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and automated software testing.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, software designs, test documentation, and user documentation.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate closely with systems engineers, test engineers, modeling and simulation engineers, analysts, and government customers.
- Support requirements analysis, traceability, verification, and validation activities as needed.
- Analyze simulation results and assist in identifying discrepancies, performance issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support software integration activities across multiple development teams and simulation components.
- Provide technical recommendations and contribute to architecture and design decisions.
- Assist with deployment, configuration, maintenance, and sustainment of software in both development and operational environments.
- Support customer demonstrations, technical briefings, and program reviews when required.
- Work effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining schedule, quality, and technical objectives.
Support other software engineering and program activities as assigned
:Job Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.
- 4+ years of relevant software development experience
- Experience with C++, C#, and Python programming.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum, Kanban or SAFe environment
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Ability to collaboratively work on product requirements.
Desired Competencies:- Experience with military modeling and simulation (M&S) applications.
- Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Space Force, Air Force, Army, Navy, or other DoD programs.
- Experience with missile defense, missile warning, command and control, sensor systems, or related defense technologies.
- Experience with high-fidelity simulation environments or discrete-event simulation frameworks.
- Experience with Python scripting and automation for data processing, testing, or analysis.
- Experience with MATLAB or other engineering analysis tools.
- Experience developing or integrating REST APIs, microservices, or distributed applications.
- Experience working within a classified development environment.
Clearance Requirements:- Currently hold active DoD Secret Clearance.
