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# Lead Modeling and Simulations Software Developer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $136,000.0 - $231,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Algorithm Design, Apache Tomcat, Big Data, Code Reuse, Databases, Data Stores, Software Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Spring Framework, RabbitMQ, Simple Data Format, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Real Time Systems, ReactJS, Kubernetes, Bug Reporting, Docker
- **Published:** July 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9019893/lead-modeling-and-simulations-software-developer

## About the Role

* Must be a US citizen and possess a Secret level clearance
 * 10+ years using the following - Javascript - Typescript - React - Java, Spring Framework
 * 10+ years experience in engineering roles with management responsibility
 * Bachelors degree in related field
 * Modeling and simulations experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Physics-based M&S
 * Docker
 * Kubernetes
 * Rabbit MQ
 * TomCat Admin

## Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Lead Modeling and Simulations (M&S) Software Developer to support our government customer in a mission critical role related to modeling and simulations. The Lead M&S Software Developer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems) based upon documented requirements.

This Lead M&S Software Developer will be responsible for the following:

 * Leading and supervising a team of Software Developers to provide high-quality technical solutions to customer requirements
 * Reviewing and testing software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
 * Resolving software problem reports.
 * Utilizing software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
 * Providing specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
 * Analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
 * Debugging existing software and correct defects
 * Providing recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
 * Designing and coding new software or modify existing software to add new features
 * Integrating existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
 * Developing simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
 * Contributing technical expertise to new business strategy and growth opportunities


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