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The PositionAMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Developer (Hybrid)-Senior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. This position is eligible for hybrid work.
About the location: California, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.
Position BackgroundThe Synthetic Environment Modeling (SEM) team is a government run organization that develops an advanced suite of software products supporting modeling and simulation (M&S) environments. The SEM product users include trainer systems; test and evaluation (T&E); analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. All products are government owned, developed and managed. The Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) is the flagship product. NGTS is a continually evolving synthetic environment generator that supports multiple platform/services training, testing, analysis and research and development.
A typical day as a Software Developer (Hybrid)-Senior may include:

• Develops software that is integrated into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats for an advanced synthetic training environment
• Supports software development, software integration, customer training and demonstrations
• Demonstrates a knowledge of standard program algorithms, design patterns and object-oriented software design
• Evaluates and reviews C language code
• Programs using C , Python 3 and HTML
• Develops parallel processes, threading and process communications
• Develops web-based applications using developmental technology
• Collaborates with team members to design future enhancements

Must-haves

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Computers, Software Systems, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering with at least 1 year of C experience
• 10 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with scripting, databases and programming in C
• The ability to accommodate a hybrid schedule (1-2 days a week in office) with a mandatory 2-3 month on site training period (Managers discretion)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience with scripting, databases and programming in Python 3/HTML
• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts
• Familiarity with time-series analysis

Skills Crucial To Success At AMEWASCandidates must have a customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion, and have the ability to work effectively with both management, and as part of a team, to meet project targets.
Physical Environment And Working ConditionsThe physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site. Overnight travel will be required.
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Our Excellent Benefits And PerksStaying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.