Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

An employer in the Dayton, OH area is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a direct hire opportunity. This individual will serve as a technical leader responsible for maintaining and enhancing a command-and-control software environment supporting Army and intelligence community missions. The ideal candidate will bring strong software architecture and framework design experience, with deep expertise in modern C++ development. They will work closely with an established development team that is actively building on the environment but lacks senior-level architectural guidance. This person will help drive design decisions, establish development standards, and guide the long-term technical direction of the platform. The role includes hands-on coding, architectural oversight, mentoring junior developers, and eventually leading a small team. Candidates should be comfortable working through complex software engineering challenges, understanding how large-scale frameworks and engines operate, and contributing to a highly specialized mission environment. Strong leadership, communication, and technical problem-solving skills are critical for success.

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Skills and Requirements

Active Secret Clearance (eligible and willing to obtain TS/SCI)

5+ years of C++ development experience

Strong knowledge of modern C++ and software architecture

Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field

Leadership experience mentoring developers and guiding technical decisions

Excellent communication skills Modeling & Simulation experience

Experience with command-and-control (C2) systems Experience with simulation frameworks, or simulation engines

Experience with data architecture/modeling

Python, Rust, or other modern programming languages

Prior leadership or team lead experience

Experience supporting intelligence or defense customers

Experience working with radar, sensors, aircraft, or large-scale simulation models