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# Software Engineer (GAITS-M&S)

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Frameworks, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Debugging, Eclipse (Software), Spring Framework, Java Foundation Classes, Apache Maven, Microsoft Visual Studio, Real Time Simulation, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TCP/IP, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Software Coding
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9072781/software-engineer-gaits-ms

## About the Role

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Software engineering and software development with strong AFSIM and C++ experience, especially in developing AFSIM plugins for high-performance, real-time simulation
Software engineering and software development with strong Java experience, especially in Spring-based application frameworks using xml configurations that do not leverage Spring Boot
Understanding of TCP/IP and Pub/Sub usage within simulation contexts
Must have experience developing and working with simulation frameworks for both test and training use cases
Required knowledge of basic software practices such as:
Coding standards
Configuration management
Must have the ability to work effectively in a rapid-paced team environment, Experience with AFSIM plugin development in C++ in Eclipse and/or VSCode
Experience developing enterprise applications using Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, and Maven development environments
Experience with Java Spring
Familiarity with Java foundation classes and toolkits
Interest in simulation entity development and simulation control user interfaces "

## Description

Responsible for software development in the C++ language for Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration and Modeling (AFSIM), while continuing to support existing Java-based components
Maintains currency, debugs, and configures related software products
Works from specifications to develop new simulation entities and/or extend development frameworks to support new entity behaviors
Responsible for performing analysis and technical support of systems software products, including problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support, by leveraging general knowledge of related disciplines, applications implications, and customer areas
Assists with the design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve the overall efficiency of the operating system
Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operations automation
Works on most phases of software systems programming applications and may require instruction and guidance in other phases


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