Training software engineer

Description

We’re seeking a hands-on Software Engineer with deep experience in the Modeling, Simulation, and Training (MS&T) industry to build and integrate high-fidelity training solutions for Defense customers—especially Army and Navy programs. You’ll develop C++ software that interoperates across distributed simulation environments and connects to simulators used for operator training, mission rehearsal, and systems test.

Impact

• Deliver dependable, high-fidelity training capabilities that improve warfighter readiness
• Advance interoperability across Live/Virtual/Constructive (LVC) training systems
• Reduce integration risk by adhering to standards (HLA/DIS) and VV\&A practices

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What You’ll Do

• Design & implement production-grade C++ subsystems for real time simulation, training devices, and constructive forces.
• Integrate distributed simulations using HLA (High Level Architecture) and DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation), including federation object model (FOM) work, RTI integration, and entity/state synchronization.
• Develop and maintain simulators (desktop and full mission) for Defense programs; collaborate with Army/Navy stakeholders, integrators, and test teams.
• Model behaviors and systems (platforms, sensors, weapons, comms) and validate against authoritative data and requirements.
• Profile & optimize for determinism and low-latency networking; troubleshoot timing/jitter and packet-level issues.
• Automate build/test (CI/CD) and contribute to configuration management, requirements traceability, and accreditation artifacts.
• Author engineering documentation (designs, ICDs, test plans, user guides) aligned to defense program standards.

Skills

C++, HLA, DIS, MS&T, ONESAF, Army, CCTT, FSTSS, Navy, Simulator, Secret

Top Skills Details

C++,HLA,DIS

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ONESAF (One Semi Automated Forces) integration, scenario development, or model customization experience (huge plus).
• Familiarity with Army training programs (e.g., CCTT/FSTSS) and Navy surface/undersea training ecosystems.
• Experience with RTI-specific tooling, RPR FOM, and interoperability testing across mixed HLA/DIS environments.
• VV\&A, requirements traceability, and defense program documentation.
• Experience with physics modeling, sensor phenomenology, terrain/IG integration (e.g., OGC CDB, OpenFlight), or game engines (Unity/Unreal) for trainer UIs.
• DevOps/Automation: CMake, Conan/vcpkg, Git, Jenkins/GitLab CI; containerization (Docker) for build/test.
• Real time OS tuning (thread priorities, CPU affinity) and performance profiling on Windows/Linux.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $57.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

About Actalent

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