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Junior Software/Modeling Simulation Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
Dahlgren, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026
Job Description

MTSI is seeking a Junior Software developer to join a high-performing team supporting a DoD program developing software to simulate and evaluate the effectiveness of various weapon systems against potential threats.

Required Skills

  • B.S. in computer science or software engineering required.
  • US Citizenship and a secret level security clearance is required.
  • 2 years of software engineering / development experience, to include recent experience in agile software engineering environments.
  • Demonstrable skill in one or more high-level object-oriented programming languages (e.g. C , Java).
  • Interest and knowledge of modeling and simulation concepts (discrete-event, stochastic variables, Monte Carlo analysis, etc.).
  • Must work well in a team environment and have the ability to interact with data suppliers and customers.
  • Able to work both independently and in a collaborative environment in order to provide required functionality/analysis and meet timelines.
  • Ability to communicate and explain complex technical issues and provide comprehensive results and analysis in both written and oral presentations.
  • Must possess good analytic skills and the ability to apply these skills in a multi-tasking environment where more than one project may require your participation at any given time.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with a simulation framework or environment is highly desired.
  • A full understanding and experience developing software utilizing the full software development lifecycle process.
  • Understanding of source code configuration and corresponding tools.

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