AMERICAN SYSTEMS is currently seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Software Engineer (VE Studio/Simulation) who will contribute to the performance and success of military personnel through a program focused on training modernization. The role provides an opportunity to directly support an aircraft training suite by developing and integrating software capabilities for a high-fidelity Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT). The candidate will work on a collaborative team employing DiSTI VE Studio and other innovative instructional technologies in an Agile environment.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement simulation software using DiSTI VE Studio in support of VMT functionality.
- Create and maintain VE Studio-based displays, interface logic, and supporting application components.
- Support messaging, integration, and data exchange between trainer software and external systems.
- Collaborate with software, systems, test, and hardware engineers to implement requirements and resolve defects.
- Support software integration, build, installation, and verification activities in lab and trainer environments.
- Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, peer reviews, and status updates.
- Analyze defects, troubleshoot software issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Assist with technical documentation and software configuration management activities.
- Support team collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Development, or related technical field; internships may be considered based on skills and experience
- U.S. Citizenship required for the purpose of obtaining and holding a security clearance
- 1–5 years of software development experience supporting interactive applications, simulations, trainer systems, or virtual environments
- Experience with DiSTI VE Studio, GL Studio, or comparable simulation/HMI development tools
- Experience developing real-time interactive applications or simulation software
- Ability to troubleshoot software defects and support integration in a team environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human-Machine Interface Development, or a related technical field; internships may be considered based on skills and experience
- U.S. citizenship required to obtain and hold a security clearance
- 1-5 years of software development experience supporting interactive applications, simulations, trainer systems, or virtual environments
- Experience with DiSTI VE Studio, GL Studio, or comparable simulation/HMI development tools
- Experience developing real-time interactive applications or simulation software
- Ability to troubleshoot software defects and support integration in a team environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills
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.
