AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is looking for a Systems Software Developer and Integrator (JSE) Junior to work among a team to integrate new versions of Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) software products and data. Once integrated, you will then conduct integration testing on the newly integrated version and provide test results that will decide if the baselie of JSE software is ready to move to the next level of testing. JSE is a world class simulation experience for the warfighter and you will support the platform integration team responsible to integrate new versions os JSE software.
Responsibilities- Experience coding with C++ or Python
- Experience developing with Windows and Linux
- Experience with Git
- Experience with troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining and improving existing software code
- Excellent personal communication skills
- Ability to work in a very flexible and high-performance development environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
- Understands JSE product dependencies and their relationships
- Performs hotfix software changes and builds required to fix critical issues
- Conducts merges of software work to baseline development trucks using Git and Gitlab
- Develops, tests, and debugs behavior scripts for JSE integration and products
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering: Degrees in Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Computer, Software Systems, Electrical or Electronic OR 4 years of work experience related to the labor category functional description may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance
- AT least 2-3+ Years of Experience
- Experience in coding with C++ or Python
- Experience in Developing Windows and Linux
- Experience in Git
- Experience in troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining and improving existing software code
- Understands JSE product dependencies and their relationships
- Performs hotfix software changes and builds required to fix critical issues
- Conducts merges of software work to baseline development trucks using Git and Gitlab
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $82,100.00/Yr. - USD $95,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Computer, Software Systems, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering; four years of related experience may substitute
- At least 2-3 years of related experience
- Experience coding with C++ or Python
- Experience developing with Windows and Linux
- Experience with Git
- Experience troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining, and improving existing software code
- Understanding of JSE product dependencies and their relationships
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The ESOP provides an ownership stake that adds long-term financial value and complements base pay. This employee-ownership structure stands out within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic enrollment and broad investment options, alongside the ESOP, strengthens retirement pathways beyond salary. These features are presented as competitive within the defense contracting space.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Base pay is considered fair or comparable to industry peers, particularly for technical roles. Starting compensation is described as solid for areas like cybersecurity, systems administration, and IT engineering.
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What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
