Vibe Programmer / Creative Software Engineer-Security Clearance Eligibility Requ

Job Summary

We’re a small business Department of Defense / Department of War contractor who does training systems for US warfighters. We are looking for a

Vibe Programmer

who builds fast, experiments fearlessly, and turns half-formed ideas into working software before the coffee gets cold. This role is about momentum, intuition, and iteration. You’ll prototype, ship, refactor, and repeat. Should be comfortable coding without a fully written spec, collaborating with AI tools, and trusting your instincts—while still knowing when it’s time to clean things up and make them solid.

Responsibilities / Duties / Functions / Tasks

Rapidly prototype ideas and turn them into working code

Use AI-assisted tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate development

Iterate based on feedback, usage, and “does this feel right?”

Build MVPs, internal tools, and experiments that may evolve into production systems

Refactor and harden successful prototypes once they prove value

Collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineers in short feedback loops

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

This position does not require a specific degree; relevant skills and equivalent experience will be considered.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate proficiency through real-world examples of their work.

Strong practical programming skills in at least one modern language (JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, Go, Ruby, etc.)

Comfort coding with minimal requirements or evolving goals.

Experience (or strong interest) in AI-assisted development workflows.

Good instincts for product, UX, and developer experience.

Willingness to break things, fix them, and improve them quickly through iterative experimentation.

Ability to balance speed with responsibility (you know when “good enough” is enough—and when it isn’t).

Will keep working day and night until the software works, ensuring we meet customer schedules.

Essential Mental Requirements

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent time-management skills.

Must possess multi-tasking, organizational, and planning skills.

Excellent written and spoken communication skills for documentation, intra-team, and interdisciplinary communication.

Essential Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Equipment / Software / Tools Used

Computer, phone, photocopiers, and fax machines

Basic computer operating system (Linux, Windows)

Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)

GitHub Copilot (Agent mode) – Autocomplete, context-aware suggestions, multi-file edits in editors like VS Code or JetBrains.

Cursor – AI code editor that understands full projects and helps generate / refactor code.

Replit + Replit Agent – Browser-based IDE with AI agents that generate, test, and deploy code without setup.

Aider & Cline – AI tools integrated into terminals or editors for conversational coding.

Devin / Windsurf / MetaGPT – More autonomous AI software engineers (emerging categories).

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary

Good benefits package (medical, dental, life insurances, 401K, and much more)

Strong bias toward helping save US soldier, sailor, airmen, guardian, and civilian lives

Why You’ll Love It Here

Great culture where employee anonymous surveys are extremely positive

Brutal facts are in play, the truth can be heard here

Room to follow good ideas

Emphasis on outcomes and results

Support creativity, taste, and execution

Our Heritage :

Founded in 1998 by an engineer, AVT Simulation is an Orlando-based, end-to-end systems integration and full-service modeling and simulation small business. Since our beginning, AVT's highly specialized staff of engineers has included some of the top leaders in the simulation industry. With an average of over 20 years of simulation experience, our dedicated staff provides specialized solutions for customers requiring on point solutions to complex problems.

AVT has always been a company that strives to make a positive difference in the lives we touch. These lives include our employees and their families, our partner companies and their employees, and ultimately the warfighters receiving our products and services. Our core values are so very important to us as a company. They guide us towards success. They make us a great company to work for and a strong partner to work with.

People First

Mission Excellence

Do the Right Thing

Commitment

People First is our first and most important core value because we firmly believe the success of AVT is directly related to supporting our employees. We have a lot of fun (with regular employee events and engagements), while still working hard to accomplish our mission of serving our military and the warfighter.

We’re looking for candidates that embody these core values, know how to have fun while working hard, and think they would thrive in an environment like ours. If you’re a self-motivated individual, then come join AVT. Come make your difference.

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