Description
Join Our Innovative Team at Leidos!
Job Title: Jr. Graphics Software Developer
Exciting Opportunity Awaits!
Step into a role that's far from ordinary and take part in transforming the future of naval simulation, training, and analysis at Leidos' High Fidelity Simulation Business Area. We're not just building software-we're setting the standard for the U.S. Navy's operational capabilities. When you join us, your expertise will directly impact and shape naval advancements.
Why Leidos Stands Out
This isn't your typical tech job. At Leidos, each project is an opportunity to innovate. As a Graphics Software Developer, you'll work at the forefront of technology, developing critical training systems like the CIAT - Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer. Here, you'll craft real-time, three-dimensional graphics systems including a submarine periscope simulation, a submarine bridge simulation, and a ship weapons simulation. This cutting-edge visual simulation is used in a variety of naval training and simulation systems, utilized throughout the US Navy. All software is developed in a Linux environment, and written in C++ and OpenGL, utilizing the Unreal graphics engine and various software packages.
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Make a Real-World Impact
Your contributions won't go unnoticed or unused. Your creations will be integral to real-world naval operations. Plus, you'll have the unique chance to travel to strategic locations like Pearl Harbor, San Diego, and Norfolk, where you'll see firsthand the effect your work has on naval readiness.
Are You the Innovator We're Looking For?
Do you have an advanced degree or ongoing education in computer science, or a strong background in advanced math or physics? Ideal candidates bring expertise in areas like cluster computing, signal processing, Kubernetes, numerical simulation, multi-threading, GPUs, data visualization, underwater acoustic modeling, or sonar systems.
What Leidos Offers
- Stability & Career Growth: Join a long-standing Leidos contract with over three decades of success. Expect ample opportunities for career mobility and professional advancement.
- Flexibility: Choose a schedule that suits you, with flexible hours for early birds and night owls alike.
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to impactful projects, with systems going into production in as little as six months.
- Overtime Compensation: Hours beyond the standard 40-hour workweek are compensated at straight-time rates.
Required Education & Experience
- Education: B.S./B.A. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Citizenship: U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance (Interim Secret clearance required upon employment).
- Skills: Minimum 0-2 years of developing graphics applications, primarily in C++ utilizing the Unreal graphics engine, strong Linux proficiency and some experience with game programming, 3D graphics development, or other visual simulation systems
Preferred Experience
- Education: Advanced degree, ongoing education in computer science, or an advanced math/physics background.
- Skills: Familiarity with high performance computing, graphics hardware and GPU internals experience, or developing for Virtual Reality headsets.
- Tools: Experience with OpenSceneGraph, 3DS Max, Maya, Photoshop, or similar modeling tools.
Join Us at Leidos
Ready to redefine your career? At Leidos, we provide not just jobs but a platform for innovation, impact, and purpose. Take the leap, make a difference, and join a team that values growth, flexibility, and groundbreaking work. Embrace a career that goes beyond the conventional-join Leidos today!
Original Posting Date:
2024-12-19
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.