NGTS Software Engineer – Developer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Software Developer at AMERICAN SYSTEMS supporting national priority programs through IT and engineering solutions. Develop, evaluate, and review C++ software and collaborate on enhancements.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeMaryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,600 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Demonstrate a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design
Develop, evaluate, and review C++ language code programming using C++, Python 3, and MATLAB
Have experience with model-based system engineering approaches
Collaborate with team members to design future enhancements
Develop software for an advanced synthetic modeling and training environment.
Support software development, software integration, customer training, and demonstrations.
Develop Web-based applications using development technology
Design tests ensuring proper behavior of models.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 4-5 years of relevant work experience
BS in Computer Science or Engineering
Degrees in Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or Aerospace, Computer, Software Systems, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering may qualify with at least 5 year's of C++ experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare benefits
paid leave
retirement plans
insurance programs
education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Python 3MATLABprogramming algorithmsdesign patternsobject-oriented software designmodel-based system engineeringWeb-based applicationssoftware integrationsoftware development

Soft Skills

collaborationteamworkcustomer trainingdemonstration skills

Certifications

DoD Secret security clearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) clearance