Unreal Developer (Engineer Software 2) - 29241

About the role

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an Unreal Developer to help drive the development of high-fidelity real-time visualization and simulation applications using Unreal Engine. This work will support force structure planning, Digital Test and Training – Synthetic Environment, Joint Combatant Command analysis and operations support, Space Force testing and training, and research and development of space systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team using Confluence, Discourse, GitLab, and Jira
• Perform code reviews and ensure high standards of software quality
• Present status updates and progress to leadership and customers
• Conduct multidisciplinary research in support of modeling and development goals
• Contribute to team vision discussions and simulation software architecture planning
• Design, develop, document, test, and debug space simulation software

Requirements

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine (UE5)
• Experience completing a C++ technical coding challenge
• Understanding of compiling, linking, and debugging C++ within the Unreal build system
• Experience building real time 3D visualization, simulation, or interactive training applications
• Basic space concepts (coordinate systems, time, orbital propagation)
• Experience integrating external data into Unreal Engine
• Strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Unreal Engine Blueprints, materials, Niagara particle systems, and level design.
• Experience with multiplayer networking, dedicated servers, or distributed simulation in Unreal Engine.
• Space domain awareness and combat power knowledge.
• Math, physics, or computer graphics background.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization in Unreal Engine.

Physical Requirements

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.