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Software Developer II

SimVentions
Patuxent River, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
Overview

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are seeking a detail-oriented candidate with knowledge and experience working with avionics systems, components, and software. This position is located at NAVAIR Station Pax River in St. Mary's County, MD and requires daily on-site presence.

Travel

NA

Clearance

An Interim Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

Must have at least two years’ experience:

  • Developing software in C
  • Working in a Linux environment
  • Using Jira and Confluence
  • Working with Git, Bitbucket, or Mattermost
  • Performing unit testing
  • Communicating effectively with software program leaders, engineers/developers, and stakeholders
  • Performing and managing software engineering and development efforts
  • Working with software requirements, design, process management, open architecture principles, integration, and test

Responsibilities

  • Develop code supporting aircraft system software
  • Interface with Naval Air Station Patuxent River headquarters, contractor personnel, and other government activities for the program
  • Conduct technical reviews to determine acceptability of changes to software
  • Advise on technical issues
  • Monitor research, analysis, design, development, test, and manufacturing operations
  • Provide technical oversight into the Program Increment (PI) priority workloads
  • Review and provide technical inputs on proposed changes to processes and software development plans
  • Function as a member of an integrated team

Ideal Candidates Have

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience using Cameo and DOORS
  • Experience with RHEL 9 or 10
  • Knowledge of AIDA
  • Familiarity with Weapon System Open Architecture (WOSA) and MIL-STD-1553
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies

Education

BS in Engineering Field (Computer Science, Data Science or Operations Research Preferred)

Compensation

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $79,000 - $120,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits

At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We Offer

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Competitive 401(k) programs
  • Retirement and Financial Counselors
  • Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
  • Continuing Education Assistance
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
  • Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
  • Supplemental Benefit Program

Why Work for SimVentions?

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.

Work with Brilliant People

We don’t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees Who Join SimVentions Will Enjoy Additional Perks Like

  • Employee Ownership:Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
  • Family focus:Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
  • Culture:Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
  • Dress code:Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
  • Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
  • Open communication:Work in an environment where your voice matters.
  • Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
  • Employee Appreciation:Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
  • Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team:Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
  • Food:We have a lot of food around here!

FTAC

Salary : $79,000 - $120,000

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