GPU Scene Rendering Engineer (C++/CUDA)

MBDA; West of England; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14% total

Paid overtime

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

MBDA Bristol is seeking a software engineer for the Scene Rendering team to design and build high-fidelity simulators using advanced 3D rendering engines. You will work on greenfield and existing platforms, collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver simulations for weapon systems.

The role requires strong C++ and GPU programming (CUDA/OpenGL/Vulkan) and an understanding of RF/EO/IR physics. On-site work is 2–4 days per week with BPSS security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with C++ and GPU programming (CUDA/OpenGL/Vulkan).
• Understanding RF/EO/IR propagation physics and translating into software.
• Maintainable software delivery with unit tests, Git and CI/CD.
• Software/Engineering degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop greenfield simulation capabilities within a small software team.
• Improve and accelerate existing software product lines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and risks.
• Explore emerging technologies (including AI) and contribute ideas.
• Own projects at higher grades and deliver to programmes.

Skills

C++

GPU programming

CUDA

OpenGL

Vulkan

Git

CI/CD

Unit testing

Education

Software/Engineering degree

Job description

MBDA Bristol is seeking a software engineer for the Scene Rendering team to design and build high-fidelity simulators using advanced 3D rendering engines. You will work on greenfield and existing platforms, collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver simulations for weapon systems.

The role requires strong C++ and GPU programming (CUDA/OpenGL/Vulkan) and an understanding of RF/EO/IR physics. On-site work is 2–4 days per week with BPSS security clearance.