Senior Software Engineer
About this role
Senior Software Engineer (C++ / Simulation / Defense)
Location: Maryland, United States (Permanent)
Salary: $210,000 – $250,000 per annum + Comprehensive Benefits
Industry: Aerospace & Defense / Simulation / Software Engineering
About Us
We are Bridge Staffing Agency, a dedicated recruitment partner committed to connecting exceptional talent with organizations where they can make a lasting impact. We take pride in building collaborative relationships and tailoring our search solutions to your professional goals, your pace, and your people.
The Opportunity
We are partnering with an innovative team building high-fidelity virtual environments where next-generation aircraft, weapons, and mission systems can be designed and tested before entering the real world.
They are looking for a talented Senior C++ Software Engineer to build advanced simulations that reproduce accurate flight behavior, sensor performance, and complex operational scenarios. If you are passionate about digital engineering, synthetic environments, and pushing the boundaries of real-time simulation, this is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of aerospace and defense technology.
Key Responsibilities
Develop high-fidelity modern C++ simulations.
Model aircraft behavior, advanced sensors, and complex weapon systems.
Build robust real-time physics and 3D visualization capabilities.
Connect simulated environments with physical mission hardware for testing.
Support virtual testing, software-in-the-loop (SIL), and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) integration for emerging defense tech.
What We’re Looking For
Strong, commercial expertise in modern C++ (C++20 / C++23).
Proven experience building simulation, gaming, or real-time software systems.
A solid foundation in physics, mathematics, 3D math, or graphics systems.
Background working within aerospace, defense, robotics, or complex gaming technology.
Familiarity with Unreal Engine, digital twins, synthetic environments, or Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS/HLA) is highly advantageous.
Note: Full-Scope Polygraph clearance or Maryland-based security eligibility criteria may apply depending on project specifics.