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As such, we are seeking to hire Software Engineers with familiarity with technologies that enable modeling and simulation and/or digital engineering. NextGen’s DE team builds high fidelity Digital Twins employing Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) approaches in support of new systems development for commercial and DoD/Intel customers. Selected engineers will collaborate with fellow DE colleagues to solve complex technical tasks while becoming experts with and deploying cutting edge modeling and analysis tools. Establish and grow your Digital Engineering career with NextGen today!\nResponsibilities\nWork on a cross-functional team to develop cutting edge software solutions for DoD mission critical programs of record, ranging from C2 to intel to acquisition\nLead a team of software/DevSecOps engineers to develop scripts for automation of V&V, develop model interoperability and Digital Thread code and develop real-time services that emulate network nodes, links and capabilities\nLead the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions\nContribute capabilities to the Integrate Digital Environment (IDE) built to enable all modeling activities\nWork with platform engineering team on IDE deployment and development\nWork with DE vendor on integration and application of network emulation and RF simulation capabilities into the solution\nWork with systems engineers on alignment with broader architecture\nSupport development of design (Ex: SDD), test and user guide documentation\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and deployment\nStay abreast of emerging technologies and trends to continuously improve our tech stack\nOptimize application performance, security, and scalability\nEnforce best practices for code review, testing, and CI/CD pipelines\nWork within an Agile Project Management framework and DevSecOps culture\nLead Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, planning and demos\nCollaborate across stakeholders including customers, teammates and partners\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar\n6+ years software engineering and development experience\n2+ years leading a small software team\nProficiency in multiple programming languages: Java, Python, C++, etc.\nSolid understanding of the modern software lifecycle including DevSecOps and Agile\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines and automating software build, containerization, delivery, quality and deployment\nExperience deploying and operating production grade and containerized software\nAbility to work closely with software engineers to evolve the systems architecture\nAbility to roadmap capabilities to be developed, decompose a Backlog and estimate tasks\nAbility to analyze problems with a flexible and creative approach, manage complex tasks and adapt to rapidly changing requirements\nAbility to learn new technologies rapidly and implement in a dynamic environment\nExperience working on Agile teams in Kanban and/or Scrum with Jira for issue tracking\nVerbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and customer-facing skills\nCurrent DoD Secret clearance preferred; 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