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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Senior - **Company:** ASTRION, INC. - **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Bash Shell, Bugzilla, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Eclipse (Software), Perl (Programming Language), Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Mercurial, Microsoft Visual Studio, NetBeans, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenMP, Posix, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Subversion, Systems Integration, Multithreading, Scripting, Gpu Programming, Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Performance Monitor, Software Version Control - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=323b07a996c574ee ## About the Role Do you have experience in Version control systems?, The right candidate should be able to quickly grasp architectures and develop new ones while learning and utilizing the latest technologies. The candidate must be a proven team leader who can guide and mentor the team throughout the entire software development process, from design and implementation to testing, documentation and delivery., * Security Clearance: Eligible to obtain Secret, active clearance preferred. * Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar Engineering discipline * 10+ years of experience * Experience in modeling and simulations architecture and development * Experience with all phases of software QA including unit, acceptance, regression and cross-platform testing * Experience with C++ using the C11 standard * Experience with Object Oriented Architecture and Design * Development experience with IDEs (VisualStudio, NetBeans, Eclipse), debuggers and performance tools * Knowledge or experience in multi-threading (POSIX, OpenMP, MPI), SSE or GPU programming * Experience with version-control software (Atlassian Tool Suite, Git, Subversion, Mercurial) and configuration management tools (Jira, Bugzilla) * Experience working within an Agile development team * Demonstrated ability to lead and complete project tasks * Demonstrated ability to mentor junior level engineers, * Experience with Naval weapon system designs * Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, BASH) * Familiarity with NGTS, and AFSIM preferred, familiarity with ITASE is a plus * Familiarity with MATLAB scripting * Familiarity with DIS, HLA, TENA interoperability standards ## Description * Lead in the software design, development, test, and verification of SEG's missile trajectory and RF signature prediction simulations; * The position covers the whole of the software development process, from design and implementation to testing, documentation and delivery; * Lead team(s) on individual projects and provide assistance to mid- and junior level engineers; * Provide Python, C++ software development and maintenance with software integration testing; * Participate in Agile style development ceremonies such as Daily Standups, Sprint Planning and Sprint Reviews * Quickly adapt to new technologies and skill as required. ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Using WebAssembly to run, extend, and secure your application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/652-using-webassembly-to-run-extend-and-secure-your-application) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [On developing smartphones on wheels](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/258-on-developing-smartphones-on-wheels) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)