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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AFSIM Modeler/Software Engineer - **Company:** WorldScape Technology Inc. - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Monte Carlo Methods, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Integrated Service Routers, Git, Information Technology, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_9f11af781 ## About the Role This is a hands-on engineering role. We're looking for someone who enjoys writing code, solving complex technical problems, and building simulation capabilities. You don't need to be a senior defense analyst or program lead; we're looking for strong technical fundamentals and practical AFSIM experience., * 2+ years of hands-on AFSIM experience, including developing or modifying models and scenarios. * Strong software development skills in C++, Python, or a similar programming language. * Experience building or working with simulation models, ideally involving aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, or other complex technical systems. * Ability to read and understand existing code and simulation architectures and make meaningful modifications independently. * Experience debugging complex software or simulation behavior and systematically identifying the underlying cause. * Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including version control, testing, debugging, and code quality. * Ability to translate real-world system behavior and technical requirements into software and simulation models. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Operations Research, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience integrating AFSIM with other simulation, modeling, analytics, or software environments. * Experience developing custom AFSIM plugins, models, or extensions. * Experience with AFSIM's modeling architecture, interfaces, or APIs. * Experience with aircraft, weapons, sensors, ISR, electronic warfare, communications, or air combat systems. * Experience modeling crewed and uncrewed platforms. * Experience with simulation automation, scenario generation, Monte Carlo analysis, or large-scale simulation runs. * Experience with Linux-based development environments and Git. * Familiarity with systems engineering, mission-level analysis, or operations analysis. * Experience working in classified environments., Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and equity awards. Why Worldscape? There is nothing more important to Worldscape than our culture. It is the fundamental means by which we will succeed as an organization. Talent, ability, drive, experience, knowledge cannot be maximized without first embracing the culture we espouse and will live every single day. Worldscape offers great benefits, opportunities for continued growth, and the ability to directly affect change in our organization and be part of a high-growth startup at a pivotal stage. ## Description * Develop, configure, and maintain AFSIM models and simulation scenarios representing complex aerospace and defense systems. * Design and implement models for aircraft, weapons, sensors, communications, electronic warfare, and other mission systems. * Develop software, scripts, and tooling to extend AFSIM capabilities and automate simulation workflows. * Build reusable modeling components and infrastructure that can support multiple simulation scenarios and use cases. * Translate system requirements, technical specifications, and operational concepts into robust simulation models. * Integrate models and software components into larger simulation environments. * Run simulations, debug model behavior, investigate unexpected results, and improve model fidelity and performance. * Develop automated workflows for scenario generation, simulation execution, data collection, and results processing. * Analyze simulation outputs to validate model behavior and identify opportunities to improve the underlying implementation. * Collaborate closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and subject-matter experts to ensure models accurately represent real-world systems. * Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, testing, and documentation. * Help establish best practices for AFSIM development, testing, version control, and reusable model architecture. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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