Software Engineer/Developer, Staff
American Systems
California, MD · Posted October 16, 2026
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About the job
Overview
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
Qualifications
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 Statement AMERICAN 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 Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status