software engineer specializing in Unreal Engine

This role is for a software engineer specializing in Unreal Engine (C++), not a designer or artist. The developer will be responsible for implementing core simulation logic, system integrations, and real-time application functionality to support training, sensor visualization, and mission scenarios., Unreal Engine Development (C++ Focus)

• Develop and implement application logic using Unreal Engine with C++ (not Blueprint-only)
• Load and manage DLC/plugins containing large 3D asset libraries (aircraft, naval systems, civilian models, etc.)
• Optimize and manage rendering of large-scale environments and dynamic assets
• Implement level-of-detail logic (e.g., converting MASS entities to full actors based on range/visibility)

Simulation & Systems Integration

• Implement and integrate simulation protocols including:

• DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation)

• CIGI (Common Image Generator Interface)

• OMS (Open Mission Systems)

Use protocol inputs to drive:

• Actor positioning
• Animation triggers
• Real-time simulation behavior

Support proof-of-concepts and production implementations for simulation interoperability

User Interface & Data Visualization

• Develop UI components to support:

• Sensor data visualization

• Lat/Lon grid overlays on 3D globe environments

• User selections and highlighting

Implement multiple camera modes (e.g., cinematic, tracking, cockpit perspectives)

Build integrations to:

• Export simulation data to external data science platforms
• Consume input from external remote control/configuration systems

Networking & Multiplayer Systems

• Implement Unreal Engine networking features:

• Multiplayer replication

• State synchronization across multiple simulation instances

Support real-time, synchronized simulation environments (e.g., multi-cockpit scenarios)

Simulation Features & Enhancements

• Contribute to development of advanced simulation capabilities including:

• Photogrammetry-based environments and 3D terrain (Cesium)

• Building and infrastructure data integration

• IR (infrared) sensor simulation and dynamic material responses

• SAR (synthetic aperture radar) simulation

• Weather systems and synchronized multi-environment conditions

• Time-of-day and control integrations (e.g., HOTAS via CIGI)

Enhance realism and fidelity (lighting, shadows, materials, environmental effects)

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Unreal Engine development using C++

• Strong proficiency in C++ programming

• Experience building interactive, real-time 3D applications

• Understanding of:

• Game engine architecture

• Actor systems and scene management

• Performance optimization in real-time environments

Ability to work as a software engineer (not a 3D artist or designer)

Preferred / Differentiating Experience

• Experience with simulation standards:

• DIS, CIGI, OMS (or similar)

Background in:

• Aerospace, defense, or simulation environments
• Real-time data integration or visualization

Familiarity with:

• Unreal networking and multiplayer systems
• Sensor simulation or physics-based modeling
• Large-scale geospatial environments (Cesium, GIS, etc.)

What We Are NOT Looking For

• Blueprint-only Unreal developers without strong C++ experience
• Virtual production / film / green-screen backgrounds
• 3D artists, character modelers, or purely visual designers