Principal Software Engineer

1 week ago


Orlando, FL, United States VT MAK Full time
Principal Software Engineer - Naval Simulation
What you will do:

You will work closely with subject matter experts, military stakeholders, and fellow engineers to deliver high-fidelity simulation environments that model surface, subsurface, and air maritime operations.

In this role you will:
  • Design, develop, and maintain software components for naval simulation systems.
  • Implement models for naval vessels, sensors, weapons, and maritime environments.
  • Integrate simulation software with real?time systems and/or synthetic environments.
  • Work with simulation frameworks such as HLA (High?Level Architecture) or DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation).
  • Perform software testing, debugging, and validation in both standalone and integrated environments.
  • Participate in system design reviews and support documentation efforts.
  • Collaborate with cross?functional teams, including systems engineers, analysts, and program managers.
What you need to be successful:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Experience with naval or maritime simulation systems (e.g., tactical trainers, wargaming, operational models).
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, or Java.
  • Familiarity with simulation standards (HLA, DIS, SISO).
  • Understanding of naval operations, platforms, or warfare tactics.
  • Ability to work in a fast?paced, collaborative environment.
Additional preferred skills:
  • Masters degree in Engineering or related discipline.
  • Experience with physics?based modeling or environmental effects (e.g., sonar propagation, hydrodynamics).
  • Prior work with DoD simulation tools (e.g., JSAF, Aegis Combat System simulators, GCCS?M).
  • Knowledge of Agile development practices and version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

You get more than just compensation with us.

MAK Technologies, Inc. considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. (The wage range listed above is reflective of all geographic work locations where this position may be based and may not reflect the local market salary range.)

Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

  • 401K with company match
  • Disability
  • PTO
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Development and Career Growth Opportunities

Equal Opportunity - It takes diverse talent to solve real?world problems. MAK Technologies, Inc. is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcome. Were proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. Its through our differences that innovative changes are made.

Reasonable Accommodations MAK Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Recruitment Team at 1-660-287-7390, or by email at recruiting@mak.com.

Clicking the link above will take you to the job board site of our parent company, ST Engineering North America. You can apply directly through that site.

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