Applied Intuition
Senior Software Engineer (Cleared) - Air Combat
$140K–$180K
Fort Walton Beach, FL · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 5, 2026
- Experience
- At least 3 years developing modern C++ (2017+); 7+ years developing software in multiple programming languages is preferred.
- Education
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in modeling and simulation, computer science, or software engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen and hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance.
About the job
Designs and develops live, virtual, and constructive simulation integrations that support experimentation, testing, and training of air-combat autonomy software.
What you'll do
- Design and document simulation architectures, create scenarios, and develop and debug adapters, translators, and interfaces.
- Integrate simulation tools and third-party models, resolve integration issues, and contribute to testing, documentation, CI/CD, and security compliance.
- Provide technical leadership, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers.
What they ask for
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in modeling and simulation, computer science, or software engineering.
- Experience with DIS, HLA, and DSEEP or other methods for building LVC federations; experience integrating defense modeling and simulation tools.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience developing performant modern C++ (2017+).
- Experience with Docker, Linux-based operating systems, and development tools such as git, Visual Studio Code, GitLab, SonarQube, and Artifactory or Azure Container Registry; must be a U.S. citizen and hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- PhD in a related engineering field; 7+ years developing software in multiple programming languages.
- Experience with flight-test readiness and airworthiness processes.
Pay
USD $140K – $180K base salary
Tools
C++ 2017+, Python 3.10+, DIS, HLA, DSEEP, DDS, ZeroMQ, Kafka
AI focus
Supports experimentation, testing, and training of Tactical AI agents through simulation solutions.
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