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The ideal candidate will work as a member of our Test and Evaluation (T&E) team to develop, integrate, and maintain software capabilities supporting remote sensing platforms, digital scoring, and modeling and simulation efforts.\nThis position will focus on the development and enhancement of software tools used to analyze test data, evaluate system performance, and support lethality analysis. Responsibilities will include developing physics-based simulations, contributing to six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) digital twin models, processing and analyzing sensor data, and maintaining existing software applications and user interfaces to meet evolving customer requirements.\nThe successful candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in software development, problem-solving, and software testing. They should be comfortable working collaboratively with engineers, technical leads, and end users to translate requirements into practical software solutions. The ideal candidate is adaptable, receptive to feedback, and capable of taking ownership of assigned development tasks while contributing to the broader technical objectives of the team.\nThe posted compensation range represents the expected pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the stated range based on factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized expertise, geographic considerations, market conditions, and alignment with internal compensation structures and government contracting requirements.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nDevelop, expand, and maintain Outpost's software tool suite to improve digital scoring, lethality analysis, and Modeling & Simulation capabilities.\nDesign, develop, and integrate software applications, algorithms, and data-processing tools supporting remote sensing platforms and Test and Evaluation activities.\nDevelop and contribute to physics-based simulations and 6-DOF digital twin models to support system performance analysis, trajectory modeling, and engagement evaluation.\nProcess, analyze, and visualize sensor data to evaluate system performance, calculate impact locations, and generate technical reports.\nAnalyze system-level requirements and contribute to software designs and implementation strategies that align with customer and program objectives.\nDesign, code, debug, and optimize software applications using Python, C/C++, and other applicable programming languages in Linux and Windows environments.\nSupport software integration with hardware and external systems, including serial communications, Ethernet, APIs, and other data interfaces.\nDevelop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests to verify software functionality, identify failure modes, and improve software reliability.\nParticipate in code reviews, apply version control and software development best practices, and contribute to technical documentation.\nIdentify opportunities to improve software performance, processing efficiency, reliability, and user experience.\nCollaborate with engineers, technical leads, and stakeholders to communicate development progress, resolve technical challenges, and incorporate end-user feedback.\nSupport development planning, integration activities, and delivery of software capabilities while identifying technical risks and opportunities for improvement.\nBasic Qualifications:\nMust be a U.S. Citizen.\nMust possess an active DoD Security Clearance: Secret level or higher.\nTravel up to 20% to support test and evaluation initiatives\nBachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.\n3-10 years of professional software development experience.\nProficiency in one or more programming languages, with an emphasis on Python and/or C/C++.\nExperience developing, debugging, and maintaining software applications in Linux and/or Windows environments.\nUnderstanding of software development principles, algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming.\nExperience with software testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.\nAbility to analyze technical requirements and translate them into practical software solutions.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with modeling and simulation, physics-based modeling, or digital twin development.\nFamiliarity with six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) simulations, system dynamics, numerical methods, or trajectory modeling.\nExperience supporting lethality analysis, weapon-target interactions, system effectiveness assessments, or Test and Evaluation activities.\nExperience processing, analyzing, and visualizing data collected from EO/IR sensors, radar, tracking systems, or other remote sensing platforms.\nFamiliarity with mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, uncertainty analysis, or Monte Carlo simulation techniques.\nExperience developing software that interfaces with hardware or external systems through serial communications, Ethernet, APIs, or other data interfaces.\nFamiliarity with automated testing frameworks, integration testing, software verification, and validation.\nExperience with Git or other version control systems and collaborative software development workflows.\nFamiliarity with real-time or soft real-time software systems, multi-threaded applications, and performance optimization.\nExperience supporting DoD programs, defense-related engineering efforts, or government Test and Evaluation activities.\nBenefits\nHealth Insurance\nDental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nLife Insurance\n401(k) Matching\nPaid Time Off\nComp Time Plan\nPaid Parental Leave\nTuition Reimbursement\nOutpost Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud U.S. Government contractor. 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