Entry Level Graphics Software Developer

Summary

Leidos is a leader in digital and mission innovations, and they are seeking an Entry Level Graphics Software Developer to contribute to naval simulation and training systems. The role involves developing real-time graphics systems for various naval training applications, utilizing technologies like C++ and OpenGL in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop critical training systems like the CIAT - Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer
• Craft real-time, three-dimensional graphics systems including a submarine periscope simulation, a submarine bridge simulation, and a ship weapons simulation
• Utilize a graphics engine, like Unreal, OpenSceneGraph, or similar for development
• Contribute to impactful projects, with systems going into production in as little as six months

Skills

• B.S./B.A. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance (Interim Secret clearance required upon employment)
• Some experience/education developing 3D graphics applications, in C++ utilizing low level APIs
• Some experience with game programming, 3D graphics development, or other visual simulation systems
• Experience utilizing a graphics engine, like Unreal, OpenSceneGraph, or similar
• Advanced degree, ongoing education in computer science, or an advanced math/physics background
• Knowledge of basic CPU/GPU hardware as it relates to C++ and the PCI Bus, CPU, GPU and RAM optimization
• Familiarity with high performance computing and general graphics hardware
• Developing for Virtual Reality headsets
• Experience with Unreal Engine, Unity, Godot, OpenSceneGraph or VulkanSceneGraph engines
• Experience with Nvidia Nsight or similar profiling tools
• 3DS Max, Maya, Photoshop, or similar modeling tools
• Linux proficiency

Qualifications

Must Haves

• B.S./B.A. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance (Interim Secret clearance required upon employment)
• Some experience/education developing 3D graphics applications, in C++ utilizing low level APIs
• Some experience with game programming, 3D graphics development, or other visual simulation systems
• Experience utilizing a graphics engine, like Unreal, OpenSceneGraph, or similar

Nice to Haves

• Advanced degree, ongoing education in computer science, or an advanced math/physics background
• Knowledge of basic CPU/GPU hardware as it relates to C++ and the PCI Bus, CPU, GPU and RAM optimization
• Familiarity with high performance computing and general graphics hardware
• Developing for Virtual Reality headsets
• Experience with Unreal Engine, Unity, Godot, OpenSceneGraph or VulkanSceneGraph engines
• Experience with Nvidia Nsight or similar profiling tools
• 3DS Max, Maya, Photoshop, or similar modeling tools
• Linux proficiency

Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement