AI Summary
Develops AFSIM simulation models, weapon-system capabilities, event scenarios, adversarial models, environmental variables, and wargaming tests for a mission engineering modeling, simulation, and analysis customer. Designs, develops, sustains, integrates, tests, validates, and troubleshoots simulation platforms, environments, and interoperability efforts supporting NCIP. Requires a related bachelor's degree, 5+ years of simulation/game-based software development, programming proficiency, and an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
Key Highlights
On-site role in Quantico, Virginia supporting mission and campaign level wargaming scenario development.
Develops AFSIM simulations that model real warfighting assets, prototypes, adversarial scenarios, and mission-critical acquisition studies.
Requires an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
Compensation is $120,000-$160,000 based on relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and sustain simulation models and environments using programming languages, tools, and data sources.
Integrate simulations into larger system architectures and support Naval Capabilities Integration Process efforts for interoperability testing.
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and operational subject matter experts to enhance model fidelity and ensure simulation accuracy.
Implement new features, conduct model testing and validation, and troubleshoot issues across evolving simulation platforms.
Lead and support planning, coordination, and documentation activities for simulation projects, including data collection, stakeholder alignment, and capability tracking.
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
15-20 days of paid time off
11 federal holidays
Sick leave
Relocation assistance
Nice to Have
Knowledge of modeling and simulation principles in military or operational contexts
Familiarity with the Naval Capabilities Integration Process and military systems
Knowledge of 3D graphics, physics engines, and database management systems
Experience applying Agile or Scrum development methodologies in simulation projects
Strong communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented AFSIM Scenario Developer to join our team supporting a mission engineering modeling sim and analysis customer in Quantico, VA.
Core Work:
Core work encompasses developing simulations comprised of weapon systems capabilities, event scenarios, adversarial models, environmental variables, and wargaming tests in AFSIM. These simulations will help the customer define studies that may lead to the acquisition of solutions to mission critical needs.
The program is very fun to work on, and you supporting mission and campaign level wargaming scenario development efforts. Similar to videogame development but representing real warfighting assets and prototypes!
Location: Quantico, VA (This is an on-site position)
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and sustain simulation models and environments using a variety of programming languages, tools, and data sources
- Integrate simulations into larger system architectures and supports Naval Capabilities Integration Process (NCIP) efforts for interoperability testing
- Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and operational subject matter experts to enhance model fidelity and ensure simulation accuracy
- Implement new features, conduct model testing and validation, and troubleshoot issues across evolving simulation platforms
- Lead and support planning, coordination, and documentation activities for simulation projects, including data collection, stakeholder alignment, and capability tracking
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- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 5+ years of software development experience focused on simulation or game-based environments
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, Python, or Java
- Experience with simulation platforms or gaming engines such as AFSIM, Next Generation Threat Simulation (NGTS), Unity, Unreal Engine, Simio, or Arena
- Familiarity with version control systems and collaborative software development workflows
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- Knowledge of modeling and simulation principles in military or operational contexts
- Familiarity with the Naval Capabilities Integration Process (NCIP) and military systems
- Knowledge of 3D graphics, physics engines, and database management systems (e.g., SQL)
- Experience applying Agile or Scrum development methodologies in simulation projects
- Strong communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Must possess a current/active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
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- $120,000 - $160,000 (Based on years of relevant experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, 15-20 days of paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave
- Relocation assistance can be provided
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