Sr. Software Architect

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. 

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains.  CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Assist in the design and development of a large-scale distributed simulation system using an existing simulation framework. Collaboratively define interfaces between this system and military C2 systems and other simulations. Develop and maintain system software architecture. Design detailed interfaces between incrementally developed components. Execute full lifecycle software development to include software requirements analysis, software design, software implementation, software integration and test, and system documentation.

• Lead system-level design efforts
• Design and implement component interfaces
• Coordinate with developers of interoperating systems on interface requirements
• Ensure system interoperability with current and developing simulation federations
• Document and communicate system design
• Identify and document development work (user stories) executable within the Agile sprint timeframe
• Design, code and debug applications in various software languages using object-oriented design where appropriate
• Understand and adhere to project schedules and stay within established budgets.
• Comply with program processes for software development and configuration management. This includes meaningful participation in Agile development process events such as scrums and sprint reviews
• Operate in a collaborative team composed of contractor and Government personnel

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university or any bachelor’s degree and two years additional software development experience. High school diploma and 5 years’ additional software development experience can substitute for bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum of 10 years’ software engineering experience.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in design of complex software systems

• Familiarity with industry software development standards and with the capabilities of related Department of Defense software systems.
• Employ interoperability standards commonly used in Department of Defense modeling and simulation (i.e., DIS and HLA)
• Develop Software using Java, C/C++, JavaScript, and XML in MS Windows, and Linux
• Properly apply object-oriented design principles to development efforts
• Ability to test and debug
• System operations in Linux/windows to include shell scripting
• Employ version control tools (i.e., Git) in compliance with program configuration management processes
• Operate collaboratively in a development team environment
• Aptitude for learning new technologies such as programming languages and tools
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to explain designs and development issues to customer representatives

• Master’s degree desired
• Experience developing interfaces to military C4I systems
• Experience developing simulation-based training systems
• Experience in database design
• Experience developing in the React framework
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services

• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.  Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.
• This position may require up to ten (10) days of travel 3-4 times per year.

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise.  Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity.  We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.