Simulation Software Engineer

Forterra • Clarksburg, WV

11h

About The Position

Forterra is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining simulation systems for autonomous off-road and on road applications in defense and commercial industries. This role demands expertise in software engineering, with a particular emphasis in simulation development. Expertise with Unreal, or similar is a must along with C++ and a scripting language (preferably Lua or Python).

Requirements

• 5+ Years of experience
• Experience in Real-Time development.
• Expertise in C++ and Lua or Python.
• Familiarity with automated testing platforms and methodologies.
• Experience with Linux as a primary OS.
• Fundamental understanding of 3D math and geometry.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with an ability to troubleshoot and resolve software issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Expertise developing with Unreal.
• Experience with gitlab workflows and code reviews.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automotive simulation and physics models specific to tires, suspension, terrain dynamics, or related.
• Experience with terrain development, especially off-road terrains.
• Strong understanding of sensor simulation (LiDAR, RADAR, and Camera).
• Experience with robotics including ROS.
• Experience in UDP, TCP, and/or CAN Bus.
• Experience with Docker or other containerization.
• Experience with Conan or similar.
• Experience working for an autonomous vehicle company or project.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of simulation software features, scenarios, and integrations.
• Provide domain expertise to interface with software teams to improve and increase the usage of simulation.
• Software development activities such as agile ceremonies, task updates, and team meetings.
• Collaborate with engineers from other cross-functional groups such as systems, safety and test to ensure product and program level needs are met.
• Develop software throughout the development cycle, from collecting feature requests to their final delivery via thorough testing and verification activities.
• Support troubleshooting, integration, development, and fix of automated tests.
• Participate in evaluation of new simulation platforms and products to provide critical input.
• Work in a distributed team to accomplish sprint goals.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to identify features, improvements, and scenarios needed to achieve software releases.

Benefits

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed