Software Engineer III

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer III to join our engineering team in a high-impact, multidisciplinary role spanning Unreal Engine development, embedded real-time systems, and full-stack/web application development.

This role is ideal for a senior engineer who thrives across the full technology stack - from low-level embedded software and hardware integration to multiplayer Unreal Engine applications and modern web/desktop interfaces.

The selected candidate will contribute to advanced simulation environments, real-time visualization systems, embedded platforms, video streaming integration, and scalable networked architectures while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams in an Agile environment., * Design, develop, and optimize Unreal Engine applications using C++ and Blueprints.

• Implement and maintain multiplayer networking systems including replication, server-authoritative architectures, and low-latency synchronization.
• Develop simulation, modeling, and real-time visualization capabilities within Unreal Engine.
• Optimize UE application performance using profiling and debugging tools.
• Integrate Unreal Engine Pixel Streaming and related streaming technologies.

Full-Stack & Desktop Development

• Build and maintain modern full-stack applications using:
• React
• TypeScript
• Node.js
• REST and gRPC services
• Develop desktop applications and Windows services using:
• C#
• Python
• C++
• Support scalable and maintainable application architectures across web, desktop, and embedded environments.

Embedded & Real-Time Systems

• Design and develop embedded software for microcontrollers and embedded processors.
• Implement and optimize deterministic real-time behavior using RTOS environments.
• Develop and maintain embedded Linux/Yocto-based systems.
• Integrate and troubleshoot hardware communication protocols including:
• CAN
• EtherCAT
• Ethernet
• SPI
• I2C
• UART
• Wireless communications

DevOps & Systems Integration

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated build/deployment workflows.
• Utilize containerization and infrastructure automation technologies including Docker and GitLab.
• Support embedded DevOps workflows across hardware and software environments.
• Participate in hardware integration, schematic reviews, lab testing, prototype validation, and system debugging.

Do you have a Master’s degree?, * U.S. Citizenship required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
• Active clearance preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Software Engineering
• or related technical field
• Master’s degree preferred or equivalent advanced industry experience
• Compliance with applicable federal workplace and security requirements, * 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience
• Advanced proficiency in modern C++
• Strong Unreal Engine expertise including:
• Blueprints
• Multiplayer frameworks
• Replication
• Gameplay Ability System (GAS)
• Networking architectures
• Deep experience with embedded C/C++ and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Experience with embedded Linux and Yocto environments
• Strong frontend and backend development experience including:
• React
• TypeScript
• Node.js
• REST APIs
• gRPC
• Experience integrating video streaming technologies and observability platforms such as OpenTelemetry
• Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-M, STM32, or similar microcontroller platforms
• Experience using hardware debugging and validation tools including:
• Oscilloscopes
• Logic analyzers
• JTAG debuggers
• Protocol analyzers
• Experience with:
• CI/CD pipelines
• Docker
• GitLab
• Containerized development environments
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and systems architecture skills across both software and hardware domains, * Active SECRET security clearance
• Experience with Unreal Engine Pixel Streaming
• Experience supporting simulation or training systems
• Familiarity with distributed/networked system architectures
• Experience developing high-performance, low-latency systems
• Prior experience working in DoD, defense contracting, or regulated environments, * Agile development environment
• Cross-functional engineering collaboration
• Combination of software development, hardware integration, and lab testing activities
• May require occasional travel based on program needs