Entry-Level Unreal Engine Shipboard Simulation Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an entry-level Unreal Engine Simulation Software Developer to build real-time engineering simulations. You will create Unreal Engine applications in C++, integrate models, and develop reusable simulation components with engineers across projects.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with interest in game engine tech, real-time simulation, and complex engineering systems, and must be able to pursue a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation applications using Unreal Engine and C++.
• Create Unreal Engine components and reusable simulation assets.
• Develop virtual representations of equipment, controls, displays, and operating environments.
• Integrate system and equipment simulation models into Unreal Engine.
• Connect Unreal Engine applications to external software models and interfaces.
• Develop operator controls, engineering displays, and interactive user interfaces.
• Import and optimize CAD models, animations, and engineering data for real-time visualization.
• Implement coordinate-system conversions, spatial transformations, and system-state visualizations.
• Troubleshoot software, graphics, and simulation integration issues.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and simulation engineers to implement project requirements.
• Document software designs and model interfaces.

Skills

Game Development

Strong technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an entry-level Unreal Engine Simulation Software Developer to build real-time engineering simulations. You will create Unreal Engine applications in C++, integrate models, and develop reusable simulation components with engineers across projects.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with interest in game engine tech, real-time simulation, and complex engineering systems, and must be able to pursue a Top Secret clearance.