Game Engine Developer
| Company | The Aerospace Coporation |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO, USA, El Segundo, CA, USA |
| Salary | $86600 – $150400 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related technical degree
- Two years of professional/industry experience (post completion of Bachelors degree)
- One or more years of experience with commercial game engines (Unity/Unreal), game design, or immersive technology application development
- One or more years of experience programming in python, C# or C++
- Ability to both work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
- Five or more years of experience with commercial game engines (Unity/Unreal), game design, or immersive technology application development (for Senior Member of the Technical Staff)
- Working knowledge and hands on experience using version control software, code merging, and testing best practices of game engine applications (for Senior Member of the Technical Staff)
- Proven ability to take initiative and successfully complete tasks, lead complex technical projects, and collaborate effectively (for Senior Member of the Technical Staff)
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with game engine developers and designers to produce interactive visualization applications
- Working with a team to build space exploration and educational immersive technology experiences
- Participating in technology exploration and research efforts to create photorealistic game engine environments and immersive technology solutions
- Assisting with prototype demonstrations during technical outreach
- Training and mentorship will be provided
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in STEM or related technical discipline
- Experience with other programming languages and frameworks (C++, Qt, OpenGL, WebGL, etc.)
- Knowledge of computer graphics
- Completed courses and understanding of 3D math
- Development experience with graphical user interfaces and lighting in Unreal Engine
- Experience creating CAD models and texturing
- Knowledge in developing Augmented Reality and/or Virtual Reality applications
- Interest or knowledge in space systems and physics engines