Software Developer Early Career

The Conflict Simulation Laboratory (CSL) of the Global Security Computing Applications Division (GS-CAD) within the Computing Directorate has an opening for a Software Developer specializing in the analysis design development and implementation of scientific software for the CSL. The CSL develops and deploys the Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS) and JCATS Low Overhead Driver (JLOD) simulation suites to users around the world. The CSL also works closely with external partners to enable JCATS and JLOD to interoperate with other simulation models and tools in a federated environment to support more advanced training.

JCATS and JLOD are tactical simulations that model soldiers tanks and other military platforms maneuvering in a 3D environment. Line of sight projectile paths collision detection and many other algorithms calculate real time results for military trainers and analysts. You will analyze design and implement new functionality using object-oriented programming (primarily C) and classic computer science algorithms while balancing performance tradeoffs. CSL simulation products are used for training and analysis by 30 countries the Departments of Energy and War and other government agencies. Their applications include military operations peacekeeping drug interdiction homeland defense site security and civil defense preparation. You will interact with team members project management sponsors and users. The position will report to the E/CSL Associate Program Leader.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

This position requires full time onsite presence.

In this role you will

• Contribute to the development of object-oriented software packages using C programming language in a Linux environment.
• Participate in all phases of object-oriented product development including analysis design and implementation with direct interactions with sponsors and other modeling agencies.
• Create clear documentation for users on new and existing products and processes and ensure all materials are regularly updated to reflect enhancements bug fixes and workflow changes.
• Provide occasional direct technical support to customers and collaborate with JCATS exercise operations support personnel.
• May contribute to field development and integration with outside models.
• Occasional foreign and/or domestic travel based on project and customer needs.
• Contribute to and support production releases of desktop applications used by customers worldwide.
• Engage other developers frequently to share relevant knowledge opinions and recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the SES.2 level 

• Provide remote and on-site technical support for various customers.
• Collaborate with CSL staff and external customers to identify and develop simulation software requirements.
• May provide guidance for one or more simulation model functional areas with responsibility for vetting requirements contributing to design development and reviews implementing software preparing documentation and performing testing verification under limited direction.
• Provide solutions to moderately complex problems involving largely identifiable factors.

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. 
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or technical related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of and experience with C Python and/or modern web development technologies.
• Knowledge in object-oriented analysis design and implementation.
• Fundamental knowledge and experience in developing applications in a Linux/UNIX environment.
• Ability to work in a highly interactive software development team.
• Effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of personnel with the ability to work independently in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

Additional qualifications at the SES.2 level

• Ability to work effectively with minimal guidance.
• Experience providing innovative approaches and applying new technologies to broadly defined tasks and projects.
• Broad experience applying effective analytical and problem-solving skills to moderately complex problems.

Qualifications We Desire

• Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or Mathematics.
• Knowledge and experience with event-based software simulations.
• Experience developing complex client/server software suites.
• Experience developing object-oriented GUIs including the use of OpenGL.
• Knowledge of plane and solid geometry and vector analysis.
• Knowledge of military operations.

Pay Range

$121830 - $185544 Annually

$121830 - $154500 Annually for the SES.1 level

$146340 - $185544 Annually for the SES.2 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs.

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