Unreal Developer (Engineer Software 2) - 29241

HII's Mission Technologies division•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

2d•$78,405 - $110,000

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. 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.

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

Nice To Haves

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.

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