AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California. 

At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation’s warfighters.  Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers. 

If you are ready to challenge yourself to do more, join our team today!

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The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Developer-Junior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $80,000.00 - $105,000.00, and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location: 

California, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.

Position Background:

The Synthetic Environment Modeling (SEM) team develops the government owned, developed, and managed software product known as Next Generation Threat System (NGTS). NGTS supports modeling and simulation (M&S) environments; trainer systems; test and evaluation (T&E); analysis; live, virtual

and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. The Next Generation Threat System product is a continually evolving synthetic environment generator that supports multiple platform/services training, testing, analysis and research, and development.

A typical day as a Software Developer-Junior may include:

• Develops software that is integrated into a computer-generated threat test environment for an advanced synthetic training environment
• Supports software development, software integration, customer training and demonstrations in an ever-evolving test environment
• Supports specific objectives in large force strikes including air, surface, space and subservice arenas
• Demonstrates a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns and object-oriented software designs
• Evaluates and reviews C++ language code
• Programs using C++, Python 3 and HTML with customer defined use cases to provide rapid design feedback for accomplishing customer goals
• Develops parallel processes, threading and process communications
• Develops web-based applications using development technology
• Collaborates with team members to design future enhancements

Must-haves:

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Computers, Software Systems, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering with at least 1 year of C++ experience
• 1 year of relevant work experience
• Experience with scripting, database and programming languages such as C++
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Access
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience with scripting, database and programming in Python 3 and HTML
• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must have a customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion, and have the ability to work effectively with both management, and as part of a team, to meet project targets.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.  Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.  In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site.  In rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.