Conflict Simulation Software Engineer and Technical Trainer

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. The Conflict Simulation Laboratory (CSL) of the Global Security Computing Applications Division (GS-CAD) within the Computation Directorate has an opening for a Conflict Simulation Software Engineer and Technical Trainer supporting the Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS) program. CSL develops and deploys the JCATS and JCATS Low Overhead Driver (JLOD) simulation suites for users worldwide and works closely with external partners to enable interoperability with other simulation models and tools in federated environments. In this role, you will divide your time between software DevOps and testing activities and delivering JCATS operations training to users at LLNL and customer sites. You will support software builds, deployments, configuration, release, verification, and operational sustainment activities. You will also develop and execute test plans, maintain automated testing workflows, document and track defects, and collaborate with developers and users to improve software quality and reliability. In addition, you will develop and deliver JCATS training courses, support users during exercises, and provide instruction on JCATS operations, workflows, and database topics as needed. The position will report to the E/CSL Associate Program Leader. This position will be filled at either the SES.1 or SES.2 level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsi