ADGA Group has an immediate opening for a Junior Modelling & Simulation Software Developer. Be part of our team that is providing support services to the Canadian military with regards to Simulation Training.
Tasks will include:
- Working on the clients Persistent Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) Range project (Persistent DST Range);
- Provide updates to DST Range activities on the clients Dashboard, a Microsoft SQL Server database with a custom web interface deployed to the Defence Wide Area Network (DWAN) and integrated with Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint;
- Coordinate with technical personnel (Core Services Section) regarding Technical requirements / calendar space required of an assigned Requests For Synthetic Effects (RFSE), Persistent DST Range activity or other initiative;
- Undertake communication with the client participants and external stakeholders;
- Coordinate the use of Persistent DST Range activities as a Force Development – to – Force Generation pathway in support of the clients natural training partnerships;
- Support Exercise Director and Lead Planners where required, particularly for Canadian-hosted DST exercises and activities;
- Become competent with applicable software used in the scenario development, hosting, and refinement of the client Persistent DST Range capability.
Qualifications
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics or a College Technical Diploma related to Information Technology, Software Development, or Computer Science
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Software Developer performing the following tasks:
- Deriving functional requirements in a modelling and simulation environment
- Designing simulation software in a modelling and simulation environment
- Programming graphics using OpenGL, QT or equivalent product
- Developing add-ons, extensions, or plug-ins
- Designing, coding and testing using C++, C, or C# programming languages
- Integrating and testing software
- Investigating software products for use and integration into M&S applications
- Generated test plans and procedures as well as written test reports in a “modelling and simulation environment
Additional Information
- Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.
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Work-Life Balance
We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).
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Compensation
Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.
Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards
We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.